A new documentary trailer has been released for an upcoming film about the life and death of former investigative journalist Lyra McKee, set to hit cinemas next month.
The intimate Channel 4 film, titled 'Lyra', has been made by Bafta-award-winning documentarian and close friend Alison Millar.
Ms McKee, 29, was murdered when she was shot while observing riots in the Creggan area on April 18 2019.
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Raised in working-class Belfast, Lyra went on to highlight the consequences of the Troubles, seeking justice for crimes that had been forgotten since the Good Friday Agreement.
Her murder by dissident Republicans the day before Good Friday in 2019 sent shockwaves across the world.
Using hours of voice recordings from Lyra’s own mobile, computer and dictaphone, the documentary, which won the Audience Award at the Cork Film Festival, seeks answers to her killing through Lyra’s own work and words.
The new trailer, released this week, also shows Lyra growing up in Belfast in the 90s, home video footage, as well as intimate access to her mother, sister and partner.
Speaking ahead of the cinema release, Director Alison Millar said: "Thanks to Wildcard Distribution, we are delighted to be able to share the incredible LYRA with the world.
“Alongside projecting Lyra McKee as a 'fearless investigative journalist, determined and tenacious, honest in her approach' I wanted this film to also capture the great warmth and infectious humour of the person I'd known for so many years.
“Through the use of her voice recordings (enabling us to have her narrate her own story), home footage and her remarkable writing, I hope LYRA will inspire and introduce a new generation to her work and the story of her homeland, the turbulently beautiful Northern Ireland, of which she wrote so much about.
“I've made many films about Northern Ireland - its people and its past - but with this film, with LYRA, it's different - with her, this time, it's personal.”
Meanwhile, speaking previously, Richard Williams, chief executive of Northern Ireland Screen said: “This powerful documentary about Lyra McKee is a special and unique portrayal of the life and passing of the journalist.
“The film amplifies Lyra’s renowned investigative work and seeks answers over her untimely death.
“We were honoured to support Alison Millar at Erica Starling Productions to produce this emotional documentary sharing Lyra’s voice and message.”
'Lyra' will release in cinemas across Northern Ireland on November 4, including the Derry Omniplex and Brunswick Moviebowl, Derry.
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