1916: The Irish Rebellion (2016)

Documentary · History

The documentary - featuring a combination of rarely seen archival footage, new segments filmed on location worldwide, and interviews with leading international experts - also uncovers the untold story of the central role Irish Americans played in the lead-up to the rebellion. Although defeated militarily, the men and women of the Easter Rising would wring a moral victory from the jaws of defeat and inspire countless freedom struggles throughout the world - from Ireland to India.

IMDb rating: 7.6 (228 votes)
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Cast

Liam Neeson Narrator

Seasons

Season 1 (2016)

7.67 avg 3 episodes 7.8 → 7.7 52 min avg

Season 1 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Awakening	7.8	15
2	Insurrection	7.5	13
3	When Myth and History Rhyme	7.7	12