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Out of Ireland: The Story of Irish Emigration to America

Out of Ireland: The Story of Irish Emigration to America

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 1, 1994

Runtime

1h 51m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

Out of Ireland: The Story of Irish Emigration to America

Production Companies

Shanachie Entertainment

Director

Paul Wagner

Description

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.