Out of Ireland: The Story of Irish Emigration to America

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.

1994

Documentary

1h 51min

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Top Billed Cast

Kelly McGillis
Narrator (voice)
Liam Neeson
William Murphy (voice)
Gabriel Byrne
Richard O'Gorman (voice)
Aidan Quinn
Maurice Woulfe (voice)
Brenda Fricker
Mary Ann Rowe (voice)

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