Out of Ireland: Story of Emigration into America (1994)
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This documentary chronicles the 200-year history and experiences of Irish-American immigrants. The film is comprised of a blend of still photographs, drawings, and on location re-creations. It also includes the personal stories of many famous Irish-Americans including modern actors Aidan Quinn and… More This documentary chronicles the 200-year history and experiences of Irish-American immigrants. The film is comprised of a blend of still photographs, drawings, and on location re-creations. It also includes the personal stories of many famous Irish-Americans including modern actors Aidan Quinn and Liam Neeson. The film also includes interviews with historians and commentators. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- Unrated, 1 hr. 51 min.
- Directed By
- Paul Wagner
- Genres
- Documentary, Special Interest
- On DVD
- Nov 20, 1997
Critic Reviews
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Daniel M. Kimmel, Variety
In focusing on one immigrant group's experience, Out of Ireland could not be more universal...
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Steven D. Greydanus, Decent Films Guide
Period letters and songs, archival and modern photography, and illustrative anecdotes as well as broad analysis are all deployed to convey the flavor as well as the sequence of historical events.
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