LAST NIGHT, THERE was an open-air screening of Dead Poets Society in Merrion Square following the death of Robin Williams.
At the climax of the film – the O Captain, My Captain scene as Robin Williams leaves the classroom and the boys stand on tables – something very special happened.
The whole crowd got to their feet as Williams left the room.
https://vine.co/v/MYPEgIuIQKj
Many people recited the famous closing lines of the movie.
Eoin Kernan captured the emotional standing ovation on video:
What a moment.
The screening was organised by Happenings Dublin, with all proceeds going to the Pieta House charity for those in suicidal distress.
Helplines:
- Samaritans 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org
- Console 1800 247 247 – (suicide prevention, self-harm, bereavement)
- Aware 1890 303 302 (depression, anxiety)
- Pieta House 01 601 0000 or email mary@pieta.ie - (suicide, self-harm, bereavement)
- Teen-Line Ireland 1800 833 634 (for ages 13 to 19)
- Childline 1800 66 66 66 (for under 18s)
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