In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America · 2017
In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America (2017) is a Documentary film directed by Maurice Fitzpatrick, starring Bono, Jimmy Carter, Tony Blair.
Documentary
Overview
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.
Cast
Bono, Jimmy Carter, Tony Blair, Bill Clinton, Liam Neeson, Bertie Ahern, John Major, John Hume
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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.
When was "In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America" released?
In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America was released in 2017.
Who stars in "In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America"?
The cast includes Bono, Jimmy Carter, Tony Blair, Bill Clinton.
