Out of Ireland: The Story of Irish Emigration to America (1994)
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 5.219 |
Directed By
Paul Wagner
Crew
Ellen Casey Wagner
Douglas Smith
Kerby Miller
Paul Wagner
Reid Oechslin
Paul Wagner
John Curtin
Paul Wagner
Paul Wagner
Paul Wagner
Mark Traver
Dorothy Peterson
Mick Moloney
Aviva Kempner
Catherine Dee
Neil Means
Erich Roland
Mike Kelly
Stan Smith
Dermot O'Grady
TOP CAST
Kelly McGillis
Narrator (voice)
Liam Neeson
William Murphy (voice)
Gabriel Byrne
Richard O'Gorman (voice)
Aidan Quinn
Maurice Woulfe (voice)
Brenda Fricker
Mary Ann Rowe (voice)
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