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

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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.

Director: Maurice Fitzpatrick
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Music: Bill Whelan
Country: Ireland
Language: English
Original Language: en

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What is In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America about?
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.
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.
Who stars in In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America?
In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America stars Bono, Jimmy Carter, Tony Blair, Bill Clinton, Liam Neeson, Bertie Ahern.
How long is In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America?
In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America?
In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America is a Documentary film.
Where was In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America produced?
In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America was produced in Ireland.