Out of Ireland: The Story of Irish Emigration to America

Out of Ireland: The Story of Irish Emigration to America (1994)

January 1st, 19941h 51min

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Originally broadcast to critical acclaim on PBS, this documentary traces the story of flight from the famine-swept villages of 19th century Ireland to the industrialized cities of 20th century America. Actual letters chronicle the stories of eight immigrants who made this trans-Atlantic journey. Kelly McGillis narrates.


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