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    In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America

    90'

    2017-09-24

    N/A

    Documentary

    Overview:

    John Hume saw that by harnessing the political influence of the Irish American diaspora in Washington, it was possible to overcome the legacy of conflict and achieve peace. Exploring the decades-long campaign by the Nobel Prize winner, filmmaker Maurice Fitzpatrick reveals how Hume - inspired by Martin Luther King - became the moral architect for peace in Northern Ireland. In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America is a compelling feature documentary, narrated by Liam Neeson, with dramatic footage and stirring interviews with Presidents Clinton and Carter, US senators and congressmen, and Irish and British leaders. Reminding us of the redemptive powers of politics to overcome division. It is a timely story that profiles creative leadership, international cooperation and the U.S. contribution to peace and stability on the island of Ireland.

    DirectingMaurice Fitzpatrick

    Cast

    1

    Self

    Bono

    1

    Self

    Jimmy Carter

    1

    Self

    Tony Blair

    1

    Self

    Bill Clinton

    8

    Narrator

    Liam Neeson

    1

    Self

    Bertie Ahern

    1

    Self

    John Major

    1

    Self

    John Hume

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
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    • List of countries:
      1. Ireland
    • List of languages:
      1. English
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      1. Vote Count: 0
      2. Popularity: 0.6759
      3. Status: Released
      4. Original title:In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America

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