RTE documentary on the origins of the umbrella academy

RTE’s documentary, The Origin of the Umbrella Academy, will be broadcast in cinemas on the first of February.

The film will feature interviews with a number of individuals who played important roles in the umbrella club’s rise to prominence and a look at the club’s history, including former chief executive George O’Neill and former chairman John McGlynn.

“There are some extraordinary figures who came before and there are some who will come after,” said RTE general manager and director of cinematography Peter T. Farrell.

“The documentary gives us a rare insight into the life of a club that changed the world.”

The documentary will be screened on February 20 at 8:00pm on RTE2, RTE4 and RTE 5.