Cover image for 1916, the Irish rebellion
1916, the Irish rebellion
Title:
1916, the Irish rebellion
Author:
Nic Dhiarmada, Bríona, creator, screenwriter, television producer.
Publication Information:
[Brighton, Mass.] : PBS Distribution, [2016]
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (approximately 180 min.) : sound, color and black & white ; 4 3/4 in.
Summary:
On Easter Monday 1916, a small group of Irish rebels took on the might of the British Empire. Although defeated militarily, the men and women of the Easter Rising would soon win a moral victory, with their actions leading to the creation of an independent Irish State and contributing to the eventual disintegration of the British Empire. They have inspired countless freedom struggles throughout the world.

Awakening: An introduction to the main characters and the main players of Easter Week on all sides, the political and cultural currents playing out in Ireland, Europe, and the world, up to the cusp of Easter week itself.

Insurrection: Examines the events of Easter Week 1916 on a day-to-day basis through the use of graphics and contributions from military historians and archival material of the voices of participants: rebels, British soldiers, and civilian witnesses.

When Myth and History Rhyme: Deals with the surrender and subsequent executions of the leaders of the Irish Rebellion and the fundamental changes arising from these events including an analysis of the legacy of the 1916 Irish Rebellion.
General Note:
Originally broadcast on television in 2016.

Filmed on location in Ireland, United Kingdom, Belgium, United States of America, France, Germany and India.
Language:
English
Contents:
Awakening. Introduction ; The seeds of liberty ; The architects of 1916 ; Necessary circumstances ; The time has come Insurrection. Introduction ; That feeling in the air ; No turning back ; Massive and resolute ; Dreams in ruins When myth and history rhyme. Introduction ; No mood for mercy ; Rebellion and war ; Fight for the republic ; From troubles to peace
Reading Level:
MPAA Rating: TVPG.
ISBN:
9781627896740
UPC:
841887028110
Format :
DVD