Out of Ireland: The Story of Irish Emigration to America

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Kelly McGillis
Kelly McGillis

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Liam Neeson
Liam Neeson

William Murphy (voice)

Gabriel Byrne
Gabriel Byrne

Richard O'Gorman (voice)

Aidan Quinn
Aidan Quinn

Maurice Woulfe (voice)

Brenda Fricker
Brenda Fricker

Mary Ann Rowe (voice)

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    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.

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    1994-01-01

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