Product Details

• Actors: Gabriel Byrne, Brenda Fricker, Kelly McGillis, Liam Neeson, Aidan Quinn
• Directors: Paul Wagner
• Writers: Paul Wagner, Kerby Miller
• Producers: Paul Wagner, Ellen Casey Wagner
• Format: Black & White, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0)
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: SHANACHIE
• DVD Release Date: December 16, 1997
• Run Time: 95 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000005IQX
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #49,912 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Editorial Reviews

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The enormous story of Irish emigration is well told in this documentary that mixes an adept historical overview and deeply touching personal stories with well-chosen archival material and gorgeously filmed modern footage. The troubled history of Ireland is covered by way of explaining why millions fled their homeland, and deserved attention is given to the uprising of 1798 and the Great Famine of the 1840s. The flood of poor Irish to the New World and their struggles to assimilate and eventually triumph is told with excerpts of letters, some of which are beautifully read by the noted playwright John B. Keane. Musician and folklorist Mick Moloney appears frequently to offer apt anecdotes and appropriate snatches of song, and historians provide perspective on the poverty and political repression at home that forced the Irish to cross a dangerous ocean to find a better life. Representative 19th-century Irish immigrants who found new lives in places as diverse as Massachusetts and North Dakota are profiled, and the contributions made in American society by the descendants of the millions who left Ireland are noted. As a striking blend of solid history and resonant personalities, Out of Ireland is a thoughtful presentation that also happens to be a pleasure to watch. --Robert J. McNamara

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41 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent historical overview, February 4, 1999

By	Mary Harralson ([e-mail]) (Victoria, Texas) - See all my reviews

The video "Out of Ireland" narrated by Kelly McGills presents a very informative and an excellent historical overview of the experiences of the Irish in both the United States and Ireland. The story makes an extensive overview of the good and bad events surrounding the lives of Irish Americans beginning with the Battle of the Boyne and culmunating with an examination of Irish men and women who braved the trip over on not very sea worthy ships to start a new life in America. Every aspect is examined in detail with the use of top Irish and Irish American historians, some of which are unfortunately no longer with us. This tape would be an excellent addition to any library and would be an excellent learning tool to use in American, World, or Cultural Geography course.

50 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent History Of the Irish in America, September 2, 1999

By	Kevin Shaver "qikdra" (Bartlett, Tennessee USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The journey of Irish men and women forced from their own homeland to avoid starvation, religious discrimination and slavery by the British. Even when arriving to America they were treated as second class citizens and forced to fight in Lincolns' dirty little war. It's the story how an uneducated group of people who were once slaves, helped build a great nation, ran major cities built great canals and populated the country side. It's a must for any Irishman Or woman to pass down to their children to keep the history of the green alive. Also pick up the soundtrack to this DVD it's great too.

5.0 out of 5 stars This DVD captured my attention, August 2, 2009

By	Deborah Kay Kabela Rogness - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It really kept me glued to the TV . I really enjoyed this DVD because of it's honesty and all the pictures and letters.