Film
In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America
2017 · 1h 30m · Documentary
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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.
Cast
Bono
Self
Jimmy Carter
Self
Tony Blair
Self
Bill Clinton
Self
Liam Neeson
Narrator
Bertie Ahern
Self
John Major
Self
John Hume
Self
Crew
- Maurice FitzpatrickDirector
Media
Details
- Release date
- September 24, 2017
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Genres
- Documentary
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