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. Reminding 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.
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In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America was released in 2017 and has generally received very positive reviews.
Online reviewers have written 4 reviews, giving In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America (2017) an average rating of 76%.
With a score of 76%, In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America is above the average Cinafilm score for movies made in 2017, which stands at 59%.
Other movies from 2017 with similar scores include films like Spider-Man: Homecoming, Good Time and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
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