In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America
Documentary about Nobel Peace Prize winner John Hume and his work with the British, Irish and US governments in brokering peace and political reform in Northern Ireland.
Documentary examining how John Hume cultivated the support of a succession of US presidents to harness international support to forge peace. Featuring compelling archive footage from the conflict in Northern Ireland and interviews with a number of former American presidents, including Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter, with President Clinton referring to Nobel Peace Prize winner Hume as 鈥榯he Irish conflict鈥檚 Martin Luther King鈥�.
Also featured are interviews with British prime ministers Tony Blair and John Major, and Taoisigh Bertie Ahern and Enda Kenny, who all discuss John Hume鈥檚 vital role as one of the key agents of transformation and peace building in Northern Ireland.
Narrated by Liam Neeson.
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Duration: 01:36
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- Sun 20 Dec 2020 22:30麻豆官网首页入口 Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
- Sun 9 Apr 2023 22:00麻豆官网首页入口 Two Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only