Movies and Irish Uprisings: The "Cause" and The "Troubles"




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ClassGraphic Ireland's fight for freedom from oppressive British rule began in the 18th Century and its legacy endures to this day. The 1916 Easter Rising against the British army in Dublin led to a state of war that ended with the the1922 establishment of the Irish Free State. But political and religious conflicts have continued in Northern Ireland. The 4 films we will watch and discuss in class truthfully depict the "Cause" (1916-1922) and the "Troubles" (1969-1998) of this conflict. The films are: Shake Hands With The Devil (1959), Michael Collins (1996), The Wind That Shakes The Barley (2006), and Bloody Sunday (2002). Critical movie reviews and articles on the historical aspects of the struggle will be e-mailed a few days before class. Join us!
 

Class Details

4 Session(s)
Weekly - Mon

Location
Wieboldt Hall

Instructor
Multiple

Tuition: 

$0.00

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Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
7/6/2026 - 7/27/2026 Weekly - Mon 01:15 PM - 04:15 PM Chicago, Wieboldt Hall  Map William McGuffage  ; Steve Greska 

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