Chicago – The Irish American Movie Hooley … a Hooley is a rowdy party … is celebrating its 10th year, and the “Houli” who began the fest, Mike Houlihan, is back as the congenial host. Three Irish and Irish American feature films will be showcased, and will unspool at the Wilmette (Illinois) Theatre in Chicagoland on September 27th-29th this weekend. For details/ticket info, click Movie Hooley.

As usual, the Irish American Movie Hooley highlights three films. On Friday, September 27th, it’s “Sins of Ireland,” a survey of Catholic priests and the confessional, with director Alex Fegan in attendance. On Saturday the 28th it’s, “Kneecap,” an Irish “rap” film, which includes an appearance by actor Jessica Reynolds. And finally on Sunday the 29th it’s “Stories I Didn’t Know,” a documentary about what filmmaker Rita Davern uncovered about her Irish roots. Ms. Davern will make an appearance at the screening.