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Out of Ireland, the story of Irish emigration to America, an American Focus production ; directed by Paul Wagner ; produced by Ellen Casey Wagner, Paul Wagner ; written by Paul Wagner with Kerby Miller

Label
Out of Ireland, the story of Irish emigration to America, an American Focus production ; directed by Paul Wagner ; produced by Ellen Casey Wagner, Paul Wagner ; written by Paul Wagner with Kerby Miller
Language
eng
Characteristic
chartvideorecording
Main title
Out of Ireland
Oclc number
317488572
Responsibility statement
an American Focus production ; directed by Paul Wagner ; produced by Ellen Casey Wagner, Paul Wagner ; written by Paul Wagner with Kerby Miller
Runtime
112
Sub title
the story of Irish emigration to America
Summary
Examines the history of the seven million Irish who emigrated to America in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries including the causes of the exodus and the immigrant experience in the United States. Uses photographs, archival footage, manuscript material and interviews with Irish immigrants to describe their experiences and the profound influence they have had on American culture. Accompanying CD presents "a musical tapestry complementing the emigrant's story - performed by world renowned Irish musicians" -- Container
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
resource.variantTitle
Story of Irish emigration to America
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