MOTHER IRELAND
Price: $310.00 Code: 1666 |
Examines the imagery which for centuries has portrayed Ireland as a woman and discusses
the social function of these romantic stereotypes of Irish womanhood and their
relationship to the nationalist struggle and Irish women today. Archival footage and
newsreels, photos and graphic, and period songs and music are interwoven with numerous
interviews.
Directed by Anne Crilly
1988, 52 minutes
Purchase: $310 Classroom Rental: $125
Directed by Anne Crilly
1988, 52 minutes
Purchase: $310 Classroom Rental: $125
"A well-marshaled chronology...an eloquent argument for the reshaping of Ireland's image and the political and economic fortunes of its women."--Booklist (American Library Association)
**** Highly Recommended "...an extremely well-done, thought-provoking, and powerful video."--Video Rating Guide for Libraries