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Out of Ireland: The Story of Irish Emigration to America

Out of Ireland: The Story of Irish Emigration to America (1994)

1h 51m | PG-13

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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.

Director: Paul Wagner

Studio: Shanachie Entertainment

Genre: Documentary

Video: 720p

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Cast

Kelly McGillis

Kelly McGillis

as Narrator (voice)

Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson

as William Murphy (voice)

Gabriel Byrne

Gabriel Byrne

as Richard O'Gorman (voice)

Aidan Quinn

Aidan Quinn

as Maurice Woulfe (voice)

Brenda Fricker

Brenda Fricker

as Mary Ann Rowe (voice)