A documentary film about Former President of Ireland Mary Robinson is coming to cinemas this August, which sees Mrs Robinson telling her story “in her own words, for the very first time.”

Mrs Robinson will be released in cinemas across Ireland on Friday, 23 August.

The trailer was released earlier in celebration of her 80th birthday.

The Chairs of the Elders, and first female President of Ireland, remarked on the making of the documentary, saying it was "fantastic to work with director Aoife Kelleher and the entire film-making team" on the documentary.

"I hope it will inspire many young people, and women in particular, to reach their full potential," Mrs Robinson added.

The film includes a song recorded by Bono and singer-songwriter Gemma Doherty of Saint Sister, ‘Women of the World,’ on the soundtrack.

Mrs. Robinson is backed by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland.