In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America(2017)
In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America Synopsis
John Hume saw that by harnessing the political influence of the Irish American diaspora in Washington, it was possible to overcome the legacy of conflict and achieve peace. Exploring the decades-long campaign by the Nobel Prize winner, filmmaker Maurice Fitzpatrick reveals how Hume - inspired by Martin Luther King - became the moral architect for peace in Northern Ireland. In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America is a compelling feature documentary, narrated by Liam Neeson, with dramatic footage and stirring interviews with Presidents Clinton and Carter, US senators and congressmen, and Irish and British leaders. Reminding us of the redemptive powers of politics to overcome division. It is a timely story that profiles creative leadership, international cooperation and the U.S. contribution to peace and stability on the island of Ireland.
In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America (2017) is a documentary film directed by Maurice Fitzpatrick, released on September 24, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Bono, Jimmy Carter, Tony Blair and Bill Clinton.
- Director:
- Maurice Fitzpatrick
- Status:
- Released
In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America (2017) Trailer
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In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bono
as Self
Jimmy Carter
as Self
Tony Blair
as Self
Bill Clinton
as Self
Liam Neeson
as Narrator
- Bertie Ahern
Bertie Ahern
as Self
John Major
as Self
- John Hume
John Hume
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Maurice Fitzpatrick.
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The main cast of In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America (2017) includes Bono, Jimmy Carter, Tony Blair, Bill Clinton and Liam Neeson. The film was directed by Maurice Fitzpatrick. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America released?
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In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America was released on September 24, 2017 and runs for 1h 30m.
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