Summary This program analyzes the great rebel leader Michael Collins and his commitment to a free Ireland, the truth and the facts behind the myth in the light of Neil Jordan's (at the time) upcoming film, released in 1996. Jordan's film was such an important and awaited project in Ireland that even the IRA revolutionaries, protestants, catholics, all parties declared a cease fire through the whole film shooting period in 1995. Historians discuss the real Collins while Jordan discusses about his epic movie.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Ian McKellen Melvyn Bragg Victoria Wood David Hockney
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Oct 26, 1996
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Filming locations : England, UK
Production companies : London Weekend Television (LWT)
Summary This program analyzes the great rebel leader Michael Collins and his commitment to a free Ireland, the truth and the facts behind the myth in the light of Neil Jordan's (at the time) upcoming film, released in 1996. Jordan's film was such an important and awaited project in Ireland that even the IRA revolutionaries, protestants, catholics, all parties declared a cease fire through the whole film shooting period in 1995. Historians discuss the real Collins while Jordan discusses about his epic movie.
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Oct 26, 1996
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Filming locations : England, UK
Production companies : London Weekend Television (LWT)