The Irish In America: Long Journey Home (1998) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Irish In America: Long Journey Home online in HD.
The Irish In America: Long Journey Home — Storyline
The Irish in America: Long Journey Home is a 6 hour miniseries that chronicles the important role the Irish have played in shaping America. It explores the causes of one of the greatest human migrations in history, and traces the struggles and successes of these millions of immigrants. It has been filmed in Ireland and New York City and distributed by Walt Disney. The soundtrack, by Paddy Moloney of The Chieftains and Elvis Costello won the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Folk Album in 1999, and features music from some of Ireland’s leading talents, including Elvis Costello, Sinéad O’Connor, Van Morrison, and the Chieftains.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Thomas Lennon
The Irish In America: Long Journey Home — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1998-01-26 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 4 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | PBS |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8/10 (1 votes) |
The Irish In America: Long Journey Home — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: The Great Hunger (1998-01-26) — “The Great Hunger” chronicles life in Ireland up to the Great Potato Famine of 1845, which caused the death of an estimated million and triggered mass emigration. Narrated by Micha
- E2: All Across America (1998-01-27) — The second chapter begins after 1845 and looks at how the Catholic Church helped make the Irish "a respectable people." Also, there are profiles of prominent Irish-Americans like b
- E3: Up from City Streets (1998-01-27) — Part 3 celebrates Irish-American politicians Alfred E. Smith, who ran for the Oval Office in 1928, and President John F. Kennedy. Also included is a sketch of playwright Eugene O'N
- E4: Success (1998-01-28) — The final film of the Emmy-winning PBS series tells the story of how, after years of struggling against prejudice, the Irish finally found success and acceptance in America. With a
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Irish In America: Long Journey Home have? 1 season(s) with 4 episodes.
Who created The Irish In America: Long Journey Home? Thomas Lennon.
Where can I watch The Irish In America: Long Journey Home? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
