In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Bono

Self

Age : 63 | Popularity : 9%

Jimmy Carter

Self

Age : 99 | Popularity : 4%

Tony Blair

Self

Age : 70 | Popularity : 7%

Bill Clinton

Self

Age : 77 | Popularity : 5%

Liam Neeson

Narrator

Age : 71 | Popularity : 85%

Bertie Ahern

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

John Major

Self

Age : 81 | Popularity : 3%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Sound	Music	Bill Whelan
Directing	Director	Maurice Fitzpatrick
Department	Role	Name

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