I Am Ireland
1959
Documentary
History
Overview
Inspired by Patrick Pearse’s poem Mise Éire (“I Am Ireland”), this documentary assembles archival footage from across Europe to trace the rise of Irish nationalism from the 1890s through the 1916 Easter Rising. Directed by George Morrison, the film chronicles key figures and events of the independence movement, with Irish-language narration and a score by Seán Ó Riada.
Cast
Liam Budhlaeir
Narrator
Padraig O'Raghallaigh
Narrator
Directors
George Morrison
