Movies and TvShows featuring "potato-blight" theme.

The Hunger: The Story of the Irish Famine is a documentary that explores the devastating events of the Irish famine in the 1840s. It delves into the causes and consequences of the famine, including the mismanagement of resources and the mass death that occurred. The documentary also highlights the humanitarian crisis and the impact it had on Ireland and its people. Through powerful storytelling and historical accounts, The Hunger sheds light on one of Ireland's darkest periods.

Narrated by Oscar-winning actor Jeremy Irons, The Genius of George Boole assembles academics and industry leaders from across the globe to explore the life and importance of one of the world’s greatest unsung heroes.

Colmán Sharkey - a fisherman, a father, a husband - takes in a stranger at the behest of a local priest. Patsy, a former soldier arrives just ahead of ‘the blight,’ a crop disease that caused the Great Plague, killing and displacing millions of Irishmen.

In 19th-century rural Ireland, a social outcast becomes the target of accusations of witchcraft following the devastating potato blight. The isolated community is fueled by superstition, gossip, and rumors, further isolating the accuser. The outcast must navigate the harsh realities of being a wife and mother, while also dealing with the prejudice and ostracization from the community.