Dear Denise

In a fascinating and exciting new TG4 eight part documentary series entitled 'NA BAILÉID' singer/songwriter John Spillane will take to the roads of Ireland, exploring the origins of the greatest of the famous, big, traditional Irish ballads. From THE ROCKS OF BAWN to THE CLIFFS OF DOONEEN, from SKIBBEREEN to THE MOUNTAINS OF MOURNE, from CARRICKFERGUS to THE CURRAGH OF KILDARE, this promises to be an exciting musical pilgrimage around the island of Ireland.

Schwesta Ewa's life is shaped by extremes: emigration, violence, prostitution, the rise to a german rap superstar and finally the hard fall - arrest, conviction and jail - but also the birth of her daughter. For the 6-part documentary series we follow her starting with her release from prison in February 2021. We tell the story of a woman who has been struggling for personal freedom all her life. What are her plans and desires for the future? Will she be able to leave her past behind?