1916 (2016)

Name: 1916
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 8
Cast: Liam Neeson

Documentary

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: 8.0 (91 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 7.6 → 7.6 52 min avg

Season 1 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Episode One: Awakening	7.6	9
2	Episode Two: Insurrection	7.8	6
3	Episode Three: When Myth and History Rhyme	7.6	6