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The Irish in America

Name: The Irish in America
Director: Thomas Lennon
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 1997-03-16
Duration: 91 min
Rating: 10
Cast: Aidan Quinn

19971h 31m10.0Directed by Thomas Lennon

This extraordinary program follows the nation's first immigrant group on their journey into the American Dream. From war hereo and President Andrew Jackson to union organizer "Mother" Jones, you'll meet the colorful Irish-Americans who fought and worked their way past oppression, and into history. Dramatic re-creations, stirring readings, songs, and interviews with leading historians offer insights into the events that have made the Irish an integral part of the American fabric.

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