Narrated by Kelly McGillis ; readings by Liam Neeson, Gabriel Byrne, Brenda Fricker, Aidan Quinn.
Summary
This documentary charts the mass exodus of 7 million Irish men and women from 19th century Ireland to America. Narrated by Kelly McGillis, this poignant production personalizes the transatlantic journey by focusing on the lives of 8 immigrants. The letters they wrote home to Ireland describing their experiences in America are read by Liam Neeson, Gabriel Byrne and Aidan Quinn.