‘Home: The Story of Zak Moradi' review: Leitrim hurler embarks on emotional quest to reconnect with his past
Pat Stacey
You may already be familiar with the subject of Trevor White's documentary Home: The Story of Zak Moradi (now streaming on RTÉ Player).
You'll certainly know him if you're a hurling fan from Leitrim. He plays as a left-corner forward for the county's senior team. He was a part of the side that won the Lory Meagher Cup in 2016, a dream come true.
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