Black Irish (2007)

6.5 | Oct 26, 2007 (US) | Drama | 01:35

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Two brothers, you can choose your dreams, but you can't choose family.

In South Boston, where Irish roots run deep and Catholic tradition reigns, two brothers face similar hardships but lead far different lives. While older brother Terry descends into drugs and crime, 16-year-old Cole vies to make the state baseball championships - but must struggle to withstand his brother's destructive influence.