Unsettled: From Tinker to Traveller

The film follows George and Sharon Gmelch as they return to Ireland after forty years, revisiting the travelers they lived among in the 1970s. Initially, they immersed themselves in the lives of these communities to conduct academic research. The Gmelchs documented their experiences and published influential works on Irish traveler culture.

In this documentary, the Gmelchs seek to reconnect with the individuals from their past and discover how their lives have evolved over the years. This journey serves as both a personal and academic exploration of cultural change in Ireland. The film highlights the Gmelchs' long-standing commitment to understanding and documenting the lives of the Irish travelers.