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201691 minPGdocumentary

Rebel Rossa

201691 minPGdocumentary

A personal investigation into the life of Irish rebel Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa unfolds through the eyes of his American great-grandsons.

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A personal investigation into the life of Irish rebel Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa unfolds through the eyes of his American great-grandsons.

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Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa, a notable Irish rebel, is the focus of a personal investigation by his American great-grandsons. They examine his life and legacy against the backdrop of the 100-year anniversary of the Easter Rising in Ireland. The film addresses the controversies surrounding O'Donovan Rossa's actions and beliefs. It presents a family perspective on a figure who played a significant role in Irish history. The documentary runs for 91 minutes and was released in 2016.

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