Rage Against the Dying of the Light

Rage Against the Dying of the Light (2026)



8.0 2026 67 min —

Director: Paul McCarroll

Cast: Meryl Streek, Joe Rooney, Jon Robb

Documentary Music
Dubbed “avant-garde punk,” Dublin’s Meryl Streek is a volatile and shadowy force—an explosive mix of fury and hopelessness. On stage, he stalks like a predator, seething and snarling with the raw menace of a young Joe Strummer. *Rage Against the Dying of the Light* goes beyond a simple artist profile; it captures a turbulent moment in Irish culture, framed by a devastating housing crisis and the threat of artistic sameness. This film underscores the vital need for rebellious, one-of-a-kind, and electrifying voices that refuse to be silenced.

More About This Film

Rage Against the Dying of the Light is an Irish music documentary following Dublin punk artist Meryl Streek on tour and examining the relationship between his confrontational music, activism, and the social pressures surrounding contemporary Ireland. The film presents Streek not simply as a performer but as an artist whose work engages with housing, dissent, and cultural frustration.

Directed by Paul McCarroll and Kate McCarrol, the documentary combines tour footage with a portrait of Streek's creative identity. The result is a compact music documentary that places an individual artist within the broader cultural climate from which his work emerges.

  • Directed by Paul McCarroll and Kate McCarrol.
  • Runtime is approximately 67 minutes.
  • The film premiered at the Galway Film Fleadh on July 9, 2026.
  • Meryl Streek, Joe Rooney, and Jon Robb appear as themselves.
  • A wider release has been announced for 2027.

Where to Watch

The documentary had a festival premiere in 2026 and has a wider release planned, so major streaming availability may arrive later.

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