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In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America (2017)

Name: In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2017-09-24
Duration: 90 min
Cast: Bono, Jimmy Carter, Tony Blair, Bill Clinton, Liam Neeson

In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America (2017), directed by Maurice Fitzpatrick, starring Bono and Jimmy Carter.

09/24/2017 BR Documentary 1h 30m

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John Hume saw that by harnessing the political influence of the Irish American diaspora in Washington, it was possible to overcome the legacy of conflict and achieve peace. Exploring the decades-long campaign by the Nobel Prize winner, filmmaker Maurice Fitzpatrick reveals how Hume - inspired by Martin Luther King - became the moral architect for peace in Northern Ireland. In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America is a compelling feature documentary, narrated by Liam Neeson, with dramatic footage and stirring interviews with Presidents Clinton and Carter, US senators and congressmen, and Irish and British leaders. Reminding us of the redemptive powers of politics to overcome division. It is a timely story that profiles creative leadership, international cooperation and the U.S. contribution to peace and stability on the island of Ireland.

Maurice FitzpatrickDirector

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It premiered on September 24, 2017, a Sunday.
It runs 1h30 — a typical feature length.
This film's quiz has 8 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

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CountriesIreland
LanguagesEnglish
StatusReleased

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What is In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America about?

In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America: John Hume saw that by harnessing the political influence of the Irish American diaspora in Washington, it was possible to overcome the legacy of conflict and achieve peace. Exploring the decades-long campaign by the Nobel Prize winner, filmmaker Maurice Fitzpatrick reveals how Hume - inspired by Martin Luther King - b…

Who directed In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America?

In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America was directed by Maurice Fitzpatrick in 2017.

Who stars in In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America?

The cast of In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America includes Bono, Jimmy Carter, Tony Blair, Bill Clinton and Liam Neeson.

How long is In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America?

In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America runs for 90 minutes, or 1h30.