A Protestant Irish family is caught up in a conflict between Irish Republicans and the British army.
In the early 20th century, Michael Collins leads the Irish independence movement against British colonialism, engaging in political assassinations and guerrilla warfare. He becomes a key figure in the Irish Civil War, ultimately sacrificing his life for the cause.
In 1920s Ireland, a woman finds herself torn between her husband and a former suitor who returns during the country's fight for independence. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, she must make a choice that will change her life forever.
An IRA man races to Dublin to warn his colleagues of a forthcoming raid, but he is captured by British forces.
Freedom? is a documentary film that examines the political and military conflicts surrounding the struggle for Irish independence in the 1910s and 1920s. It delves into the broader themes of British imperialism, Irish nationalism, and the fight for autonomy. The film explores key events such as the massacre of civilians, the political hunger strikes, and the role of figures like Michael Collins and Terrence MacSwiney. Through historical footage and expert interviews, Freedom? provides a comprehensive look at this pivotal period in Irish history.
Why is it that stories of sexual violence against women have never been part of the Irish War of Independence and the subsequent Civil War? Why, when those stories have been such an integral part of every other war – World War One, World War Two and even the later Bosnian War, are these stories missing from the Irish Revolution? For years, Ireland has been seen as being exceptional in that these acts didn’t occur here. But was Ireland really so special? Was the nature of war here so very different from war everywhere else? And did our men really behave so well? This documentary argues that the answer is no.
The story of Ireland and her fight for Home Rule, as seen through the experiences of Father Tom Murphy, a patriot with a price on his head, and the famous Irish leader Robert Emmet.
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