The Ban(2024)
The Ban Synopsis
In 1988, following a wave of IRA atrocities, the British Government introduced a Broadcasting Ban, silencing Sinn Féin and other loyalist and republican paramilitary groups by forbidding broadcasters to allow anyone affiliated with these bodies to speak on television or radio. Bizarrely, however, a legal loophole allowed broadcasters to circumvent the ban by simply employing actors to re-voice the original sequences. Using unseen archive footage and present-day interviews with key figures such as Gerry Adams and Stephen Rea, The Ban reflects on the British government’s use of the threat of ‘terrorism’ to justify censorship, drawing inevitable comparisons with the present.
The Ban (2024) is a documentary film directed by Roisin Agnew, released on August 15, 2024 with a runtime of 27m. It stars Gerry Adams. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Roisin Agnew
- Producers:
- Sam Howard
- Status:
- Released
The Ban Cast & Crew
Main cast
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Directed by Roisin Agnew, produced by Sam Howard.
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Who stars in The Ban?
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The main cast of The Ban (2024) includes Gerry Adams. The film was directed by Roisin Agnew. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ban released?
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The Ban was released on August 15, 2024 and runs for 27m.
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The Ban (2024) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.