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1916, the Irish rebellion / the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies at the University of Notre Dame presents ; a Coco Television production ; in association with RTÉ ; written by Bríona Nic Dhiarmada & Ruán Magan ; originated by Bríona Nic Dhiarmada ; directed by Ruán Magan, Pat Collins ; produced by Bríona Nic Dhiarmada & Jackie Larkin.
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- Format:
- Video
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Revolutionaries.
- Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916.
- Ireland.
- History.
- Revolutionaries--Ireland.
- Irish question.
- Home rule--Ireland.
- Home rule.
- Ireland--Politics and government--20th century.
- Politics and government.
- Genre:
- Nonfiction television programs.
- Documentary television programs.
- Historical television programs.
- Television mini-series.
- History.
- Video recordings for hard of hearing people.
- Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
- Video recordings.
- Physical Description:
- 1 videodisc (approximately 159 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
- Other Title:
- Irish rebellion
- Place of Publication:
- [Brighton, Mass.] : PBS Distribution, [2016]
- Language Note:
- English dialogue; optional English subtitles (for the hearing impaired).
- System Details:
- DVD; NTSC, region 1 ; widescreen ; stereo.
- digital optical stereo
- NTSC
- video file DVD video region 1
- Summary:
- On Easter Monday 1916, a small group of Irish rebels took on the might of the British Empire. Although defeated militarily, the men and women of the Easter Rising would soon win a moral victory, with their actions leading to the creation of an independent Irish State and contributing to the eventual disintegration of the British Empire. They have inspired countless freedom struggles throughout the world.
- Awakening: An introduction to the main characters and the main players of Easter Week on all sides, the political and cultural currents playing out in Ireland, Europe, and the world, up to the cusp of Easter week itself.
- Insurrection: Examines the events of Easter Week 1916 on a day-to-day basis through the use of graphics and contributions from military historians and archival material of the voices of participants: rebels, British soldiers, and civilian witnesses.
- When Myth and History Rhyme: Deals with the surrender and subsequent executions of the leaders of the Irish Rebellion and the fundamental changes arising from these events including an analysis of the legacy of the 1916 Irish Rebellion.
- Contents:
- Episode 1. Awakening. Introduction ; The seeds of liberty ; The architects of 1916 ; Necessary circumstances ; The time has come (53 min.)
- Episode 2. Insurrection. Introduction ; That feeling in the air ; No turning back ; Massive and resolute ; Dreams in ruins (53 min.)
- Episode 3. When myth and history rhyme. Introduction ; No mood for mercy ; Rebellion and war ; Fight for the republic ; From troubles to peace (53 min.).
- Participant:
- Narrator: Liam Neeson ; interviewees: Catríona Crowe, Mike Cronin, Mary Daly, Ronan Fanning, Diarmaid Ferriter, David Fitzpatrick, R.F. Foster, Patrick Griffin, Joanna Innes, Alvin Jackson, John Kelly, Declan Kiberd, Joseph J. Lee, Fearghal McGarry, Gearóid Ó Tuathaigh, Margaret O'Callaghan, Ruán O'Donnell, Kate O'Malley, Senia Pašeta, Robert Schmuhl, Jim Smyth, Charles Townshend, Kevin Whelan among others.
- Credits:
- Director of photography, Colm Hogan ; editors, Keith Walsh, Stephen O'Connell ; composer, Patrick Cassidy.
- Notes:
- Originally broadcast on television in 2016.
- Filmed on location in Ireland, United Kingdom, Belgium, United States of America, France, Germany and India.
- Widescreen.
- ISBN:
- 9781627896740
- 1627896740
- 9786316455031
- 6316455038
- OCLC:
- 946446496
- Publisher Number:
- 841887028110
- 00841887028110 gtin-14
- RISH601 PBS Distribution
- Online:
- Official 1916 The Irish Rebellion website
- Request this item.
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