COLLECTION · Series · 2016

1916

Name: 1916
Genre: Documentary
Duration: 83 min
Rating: 4.2

The documentary - featuring a combination of rarely seen archival footage, new segments filmed on location worldwide, and interviews with leading international experts - also uncovers the untold story of the central role Irish Americans played in the lead-up to the rebellion. Although defeated militarily, the men and women of the Easter Rising would wring a moral victory from the jaws of defeat and inspire countless freedom struggles throughout the world - from Ireland to India.

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* 4.2 (4)DocumentaryIreland · United States

Directors

Ruán Magan · Pat Collins

Creators

Briona Nic Dhiarmada · Ruán Magan

Countries

Ireland · United States

Studios

RTÉ One · COCO Television

Runtime

83 min/ep

Release

10/02/2016

Score

4.2 / 10 (4)

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Seasons and episodes

Season 1

3 episodes · 2016

Episode 1. Awakening

2016-02-10 · 83 min

Awakening is crucial in setting up the context for the dramatic story of the events of Easter Week 1916. Here, the audience is introduced to the main characters and the main players of Easter Week on all sides and, through them, are made…

Episode 2. Insurrection

2016-02-17 · 83 min

Insurrection examines the events of Easter Week 1916 on a day-to-day basis. Through the use of graphics and contributions from military historians, viewers are provided with both an insight into particular locations, such as the General…

Episode 3. When Myth and History Rhyme

2016-02-24 · 83 min

The third and final episode, 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. The aim is to have viewers…

Cast by season

Liam Neeson

Narrator

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