Screening Room: ‘Jimmy’s Hall’

‘Jimmy’s Hall’ (Sony Pictures Classics)

Ken Loach’s latest slice of life from the British isles is based on the true story of Jimmy Gralton, an activist deported from Ireland for political agitation who returns in 1932 toreopen his community hall. Trouble, with “mother church” and other forces of oppression, follows.

Jimmy’s Hall is opening this week in limited release. My review is atFilm Racket:

Wearing a big progressive heart on its union-made sleeve,Jimmy’s Hall could easily have been a c...