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. With a musical score by Bill Whelan (Riverdance), this beautiful film reminds 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.
Credits
In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Liam Neeson
He was 65, now 72 years old
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as Narrator |
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Bill Clinton
He was 71, now 78 years old
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as Himself |
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Tony Blair
He was 64, now 71 years old
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as Himself |
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Bono
He was 57, now 64 years old
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as Himself |
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Jimmy Carter
He was 92, now 100 years old
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as Himself |
In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Bill Whelan as Music. He was 67 (now 74) years old
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Sound |
