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The term is considered a misnomer by medical professionals [citation needed] because only a very small minority of victims suffer damage to the kneecap [citation needed]. A review of eighty kneecapping victims found that only two had a fractured kneecap [citation needed]. Some victims have their elbows and ankles shot as well. [1]
The patella (pl.: patellae or patellas), also known as the kneecap, is a flat, rounded triangular bone which articulates with the femur (thigh bone) and covers and protects the anterior articular surface of the knee joint. The patella is found in many tetrapods, such as mice, cats, birds and dogs, but not in whales, or most reptiles.
Kneecap are heavily associated with the ideology of Irish republicanism, advocating for the reunification of Ireland and opposing British rule in Northern Ireland. Kneecap refer to themselves as "Republican Hoods" and their fans as "Fenians". Their music, performed in the Irish language, promotes the use of the language as a tool of resistance.
4/5 The real-life hip-hop trio of the title play themselves in this riotous, semi-fictional origin story – which features a smart Michael Fassbender cameo
Kneecap will become the first Irish language feature film to premier at Sundance Film Festival.
Rap group Kneecap was formed in 2017 by three friends who go by the stage names of Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí. The idea for a film was first conceived in 2019 when Peppiatt watched the ...
Kneecap is a 2024 comedy-drama film. Written and directed by Rich Peppiatt , the film depicts the rise of Kneecap , an Irish hip-hop trio from Belfast , Northern Ireland. The film stars the band members as themselves, with Josie Walker , Fionnuala Flaherty , Jessica Reynolds , Adam Best , Simone Kirby , and Michael Fassbender in supporting roles.
“Kneecap,” the hit Irish comedy biopic about the Belfast rap group of the same name, has landed the top honor at the British Independent Film Awards and a total of seven BIFA awards overall.