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Out of Ireland: The Story of Irish Emigration to America

NR

1994

111 minutes

Documentary

Overview

Originally broadcast to critical acclaim on PBS, this documentary traces the story of flight from the famine-swept villages of 19th century Ireland to the industrialized cities of 20th century America. Actual letters chronicle the stories of eight immigrants who made this trans-Atlantic journey. Kelly McGillis narrates.

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Top Cast

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Kelly McGillis

Narrator (voice)

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Liam Neeson

William Murphy (voice)

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Gabriel Byrne

Richard O'Gorman (voice)

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Aidan Quinn

Maurice Woulfe (voice)

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Brenda Fricker

Mary Ann Rowe (voice)