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1916: The Irish Rebellion DVD

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1916: The Irish Rebellion On Easter Monday 1916, a small group of Irish rebels - including poets, teachers, actors, and workers - 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 ... More
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1916: The Irish Rebellion

On Easter Monday 1916, a small group of Irish rebels - including poets, teachers, actors, and workers - 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 - from Ireland to India.

Narrated by acclaimed actor and Irish native Liam Neeson, 1916; The Irish Rebellion commemorates this seminal event with a combination of rarely seen archival footage, new segments filmed on location worldwide, and interviews with leading international experts. The documentary also uncovers the untold story of the central role Irish Americans played in the lead-up to the rebellion that would change the course of Irish history.

Producer: Jackie Larking, Bríona Nic Dhiarmada
Executive Producer: Christopher Fox, Linda Cullens, Stuart Switzer
Production Company: Coco Television Productions Limited
Production Year: 2016
Copyright Year: 2016
Director: Pat Collins, Ruán
Narrator: Liam Neeson
Writers: Bríona Nic Dhiarmada, Ruán
Discs: 1
Subtitles: Y
Subtitle Language: English
Audio Format: Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 16x9 Widescreen

7 Reviews
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BRIAN
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
08/07/22
The Irish Rebellion
Review by BRIAN on 08/07/22 review stating The Irish Rebellion
Terrific video as most all PBS programs are.
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Mc P.
Anonymous User
1.0 star rating
07/05/21
Great Story told Poorly
Review by Mc P. on 07/05/21 review stating Great Story told Poorly
The great story is ruined in this production, which idiotically splits scenes of modern Dublin with the old photos of the rebellion. Makes it hard to watch with scenes jumping from old photos to people shopping on ODonnell St without rhyme or reason.
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Orla
Anonymous User
4.0 star rating
07/05/21
Old/New
Review by Orla on 07/05/21 review stating Old/New
I enjoyed this presentation. I noticed another review mentions the back/forth views of Dublin. That was done in The Godfather II. So? Im a member of the Collins 22 Society. Ive read more than a bit on this topic. And this version does very nicely. I also appreciated Neesons voice-over non-intrusive. Im getting two copies today.
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Sue H.
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/05/21
Irish rebellion
Review by Sue H. on 07/05/21 review stating Irish rebellion
Bought 2 DVDs for my Irish siblings in commemoration of 100th year. Ive seen it and it explains everything in a coherent, yet thorough, manner. Highly recommend.
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Manus
Anonymous User
4.0 star rating
05/28/21
Well done ND!
Review by Manus on 05/28/21 review stating Well done ND!
Saw the 80 minute version at a DC screening and was impressed. Learned more about Irish history in that viewing than most Irish Americans have learned in a lifetime. Its a shame the documentary isnt more widely available.
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Kilmainham
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5.0 star rating
05/28/21
So Worthwhile!
Review by Kilmainham on 05/28/21 review stating So Worthwhile!
I ordered the DVD after seeing the program. It was so stirring to see the actual footage of what took place during the Rising, and Id certainly recommend it to anyone interested in Irish history. I think the modern shots of Dublin are meant to show that the current way of life there would not have been possible without the sacrifices made during the Rising.
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Zach
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5.0 star rating
05/28/21
Informative and powerful
Review by Zach on 05/28/21 review stating Informative and powerful
This is a great documentary. It does a brilliant job of describing the conditions the led to the Rising as well as the Rising itself and the aftermath. Liam Neesons narration is supremely appropriate and his voice adds weight to quotes from the period, specifically Pearses oration and call to arms. As a history student it is a wealth of information.

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Zach reviewed 1916: The Irish Rebellion DVD
5 star rating
Informative and powerful
Review by Zach review stating Informative and powerful
This is a great documentary. It does a brilliant job of describing the conditions the led to the Rising as well as the Rising itself and the aftermath. Liam Neesons narration is supremely appropriate and his voice adds weight to quotes from the period, specifically Pearses oration and call to arms. As a history student it is a wealth of information.
K
Kilmainham reviewed 1916: The Irish Rebellion DVD
5 star rating
So Worthwhile!
Review by Kilmainham review stating So Worthwhile!
I ordered the DVD after seeing the program. It was so stirring to see the actual footage of what took place during the Rising, and Id certainly recommend it to anyone interested in Irish history. I think the modern shots of Dublin are meant to show that the current way of life there would not have been possible without the sacrifices made during the Rising.
S
Sue H. reviewed 1916: The Irish Rebellion DVD
5 star rating
Irish rebellion
Review by Sue H. review stating Irish rebellion
Bought 2 DVDs for my Irish siblings in commemoration of 100th year. Ive seen it and it explains everything in a coherent, yet thorough, manner. Highly recommend.

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