IN AN AGE OF DIVISION, HIS LEGACY SHOWS ANOTHER WAY.

THE NEGOTIATOR tells the inspiring and urgent story of Senator George J. Mitchell, a working-class boy from Maine who rose to become one of the most unifying figures in politics - and the chief architect of the Good Friday Agreement, which ended 30 years of conflict in Northern Ireland.

Directed by Trevor Birney, Emmy-nominated filmmaker and founder of Fine Point Films (Kneecap, The Go-Go’s, No Stone Unturned, Elian), the film features exclusive interviews with President Bill Clinton, Tony Blair, Nancy Pelosi, Senator Bill Cohen, John Yang, and author Colum McCann.

At a time when political polarization is at record highs, both in the U.S. and around the world, THE NEGOTIATOR offers more than a look back at a historic achievement. It delivers a timely and hopeful message about what’s still possible when empathy, dialogue, and principled negotiation lead the way.

Offering unprecedented access to George Mitchell’s remarkable life, the film traces his journey from the son of immigrants and a college basketball star, to a counter-intelligence agent in Cold War Berlin, and ultimately to his role as Senate Majority Leader in Washington. His path is a masterclass in calm leadership, principled compromise, and the power of diplomacy. At the heart of the film are the Mitchell Principles - a clear, practical framework for resolving even the most deeply rooted conflicts.

This is not just the story of a peacemaker. It’s a call to rediscover the lost art of negotiation - at a time when the world needs it most.

“Timely, powerful, and deeply personal”

- The Belfast Newsletter