Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. This documentary is a must for anyone who has ANY Irish ancestry regardless how small.

I am first generation Irish/American and thought I new some of the the struggle but this was an eye opener. My favorite Irish/Scottish/English/Welsh/Aussie films. However, he didn't stand a chance anyway because the background music was SO LOUD! Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Add the first question. The Irish in America ( 1995) Photos. For centuries, Ireland suffered under the heel of England and endured hardship that forced thousands to leave. Do you have any images for this title? Kenneth Chisholm .

For centuries, Ireland suffered under the heel of England and endured hardship that forced thousands to leave. Use the HTML below. (TV Movie 1995). Please try again. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. The immigration of the Irish to America escalated to record numbers during the tragic and historic potato famine 150 years ago.

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For most, America was the place to go, and this series tells their story from the first colonization efforts to Irish independence in the 20th century. The Irish identity in America is captured through the personal stories of families workers local churches. Because he spoke so softly!

Aidan Quinn narrates this documentary of the struggle of Irish immigrants in the United States. Despite their struggle to escape hardship, the Irish found that life in America was complicated by prejudice, poverty and disease. From the Back Cover Cast. For most, America was the place to go, and this series tells their story from the first colonization efforts to Irish independence in the 20th century. Please try again. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? The Irish in America Aidan Quinn narrates this documentary of the struggle of Irish immigrants in the United States. Written by He lives in New York City.

Add the first question. The touching essays written and read by famous Irish-Americans enhance this sweeping story, recently dramatized on PBS. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin.

On the 150th anniversary of the Irish famine which sparked the wave of emigration that forever shaped the course of the American nation, The Irish In America celebrates the comprehensive and vibrant history. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. entertainers, and many others, culminating in an unusually moving and modulated social, cultural, and political history of Irish Americans.

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I have never been so frustrated and disappointed, not with the program itself but with the production values. First of all, Aidan Quinn, as good an actor as he is, was all wrong as the narrator. Why? Was this review helpful to you? Aidan Quinn narrates this unforgettable tribute to determination, humor and freedom a tribute to THE IRISH IN AMERICA.

This series surveys the history of the people of Ireland concerning their impact on the United States of America. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? This FAQ is empty.

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