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The documentary - featuring a combination of rarely seen archival footage, new segments filmed on location worldwide, and interviews with leading international experts - also uncovers the untold story of the central role Irish Americans played in the lead-up to the rebellion. Although defeated militarily, the men and women of the Easter Rising would wring a moral victory from the jaws of defeat and inspire countless freedom struggles throughout the world - from Ireland to India.

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The documentary - featuring a combination of rarely seen archival footage, new segments filmed on location worldwide, and interviews with leading international experts - also uncovers the untold story of the central role Irish Americans played in the lead-up to the rebellion. Although defeated militarily, the men and women of the Easter Rising would wring a moral victory from the jaws of defeat and inspire countless freedom struggles throughout the world - from Ireland to India.

First Aired
February 10, 2016
Last Aired
February 24, 2016
Runtime
1h 23min
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
Creator
Ruán MaganBriona Nic Dhiarmada
Genre
Documentary
Status
Ended
Language
English
Network
RTÉ One
Production
COCO Television
Cast
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