Set in Belfast against the backdrop of the 1986 World Cup, Shooting for Socrates tells the story of a momentous time in Northern Ireland's football history through the eyes of players, fans and the media. The film also follows the lives of passionate football supporter Arthur and his son Tommy from East Belfast. The lead up to a momentous day in the life of a young boy (his 10th birthday) mirrors the build up to the big day for the Northern Ireland football team as they play the greatest match of their lives.

Directed by: James Erskine
Written by: Marie Jones & James Erskine
Release date: 2014-07-11
Runtime: 92 minutes
Tagline: Divided by conflict...united by a dream
Cast:
John Hannah John Hannah
Billy Bingham 
Conleth Hill Conleth Hill
Jackie Fullerton 
Richard Dormer Richard Dormer
Arthur 
Art Parkinson Art Parkinson
Tommy 
Ciarán McMenamin CiarĂ¡n McMenamin
Sammy McIlroy 
Nico Mirallegro Nico Mirallegro
David Campbell