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- ↑ Cummins, Steve. "Frank Berry, director of Michael Inside: 'I listen to people and make films out of what they say'".
- ↑ "A 'disgusting movie' made by 'vile creatures'? This Irish film is far from that, says its director". The Irish Times .
- ↑ "Michael Inside brings a first time prisoner's experience to the big screen". 4 November 2017.
- ↑ "Frank Berry's new film Aisha in post-production".
- ↑ "Director Frank Berry on making Irish film Michael Inside". 5 April 2018.
- ↑ "Letitia Wright Struggles with Asylum in Ireland in 'Aisha' Film Trailer | FirstShowing.net".
- ↑ "Aisha | 2022 Tribeca Film Festival Review". 21 June 2022.
