The three-part documentary series On Easter Monday 1916, a small group of Irish rebels-including poets, teachers, actors and workers-took on the might of the British Empire.

Narrated by Liam Neeson, this landmark documentary tells the dramatic story of the events that took place in Dublin during Easter Week 1916, when a small group of Irish rebels took on the might of the British Empire. 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.—Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies

On Easter Monday 1916, a small group of Irish rebels-including poets, teachers, actors and workers-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-from Ireland to India.—Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies

The three-part documentary series On Easter Monday 1916, a small group of Irish rebels--including poets, teachers, actors and workers--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--from Ireland to India.—Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies