Mick Flannery has teamed up with New York-based director Samantha Scaffidi to raise awareness of domestic abuse during the COVID-19 lockdown – by re-contextualising Scaffidi's short film 'BOUND' and featuring Flannery's new single 'Run A Mile', released in support of Women's Aid.

“This song was written as an attempt to empathise with a woman who has lived with disappointing men all her life, from her own father to the father of her child, to subsequent relationships," he says of the release. "I know that most men know what it feels like to be physically overpowered by a man. Depending on the severity it can cause great anger and/or trauma. I try to use this theme, ‘loss of physical autonomy’ in the song, and hope to show that, for a woman like this, the effects can be much worse.

"I’m honoured that Samantha wanted to use it for this project.”

Writer and director Samantha Scaffidi, who operates out of renowned production company SMUGGLER, in New York, has been working closely with American non-profit organisation Healing TREE, "to bring awareness to the struggle for survivors of domestic abuse to leave their abuser."

“Recently, with the restriction of resources and the inability to leave the house during this pandemic, I was brainstorming ways to help in the fight against the horrific reality for these survivors during this time," she continues. "After working with Mick on his song 'Run a Mile' over the past 6 months, I spoke to Marissa Ghavami at Healing TREE, and we both agreed that we should re-contextualise our film 'Bound' in efforts to spread awareness.

"Hauntingly enough, the image we shot two years ago feels more relevant to the current affairs then it did at that time. I'm thankful it has found a home with Mick and I’s joint effort to bring about awareness and raise funds in Ireland. I believe the song and the film found each other in a way that I could have not predicted. All united for an important cause.”

All proceeds from 'Run A Mile’ will go to Women’s Aid – a national frontline organisation supporting victims of domestic violence. Women’s Aid is calling for the safety of women and children affected by abuse to be a priority during the current Coronavirus pandemic.

Purchase 'Run a Mile' here, and watch the video below:

Mick Flannery plays his next ticketed live-streamed show  on May 30, at 9pm – where he'll debut new songs and also take requests. A limited number of tickets are available here.