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The Irish In America: Long Journey Home

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The Irish In America: Long Journey Home Season 1, Episode 1: The Great Hunger

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“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 Michael Murphy. Watch The Irish In America: Long Journey Home Season 1, Episode 1 The Great Hunger in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of The Irish In America: Long Journey Home Season 1, Episode 1 and share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Episodes

4 episodes
Season 1
1

The Great Hunger

“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 Michael Murphy.
2

All Across America

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 boxer John L. Sullivan and millionaire miner John Mackey.
3

Up from City Streets

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'Neill. Michael Murphy is the narrator.
4

Success

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 soundtrack by The Chieftains and Elvis Costello.