1916

The documentary - featuring a combination of rarely seen archival footage, new segments filmed on location worldwide, and interviews with leading international experts - also uncovers the untold story of the central role Irish Americans played in the lead-up to the rebellion. Although defeated militarily, the men and women of the Easter Rising would wring a moral victory from the jaws of defeat and inspire countless freedom struggles throughout the world - from Ireland to India.

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Created By	Briona Nic Dhiarmada Ruán Magan
Status	Ended
Original Name	1916
First Air Date	February 10, 2016
Last Air Date	February 24, 2016
Seasons	1
Episodes	3
Episode Runtime	1h 23min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	Ireland, United States of America
Production Companies	COCO Television
Networks	RTÉ One

S01E03

When Myth and History Rhyme

The third and final episode, When Myth and History Rhyme, deals with the surrender and subsequent executions of the leaders of the Irish Rebellion and the fundamental changes arising from these events. The aim is to have viewers experience the same emotional response as did the men and women of the time-which is accomplished through first-person narratives, descriptions of the executions, and the last statements of the leaders. Doing so allows viewers to understand the sea change that occurred in Ireland in the aftermath of the Rising. Contributors to the series will...

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