Making 1916 The Irish Rebellion
With its extraordinary scope, making 1916 The Irish Rebellion involved a remarkable collaboration between a creative team, academic contributors, and the government of Ireland.
To view the three 30-minute programs by South Bend's WNIT on the making of the film -- its "backstory" - follow this link.
On Easter Monday 1916, a small group of Irish rebels—including poets, teachers, actors and workers—took on the might of the British Empire. Although defeated militarily, the men and women of the Easter Rising would soon win a moral victory—with their actions leading to the creation of an independent Irish state and contributing to the eventual disintegration of the British empire. They have inspired countless freedom struggles throughout the world—from Ireland to India.