The Ban
In 1988, the British Government enacts a Broadcasting Ban that silences Sinn Féin and other paramilitary groups from speaking on television or radio.
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In 1988, the British Government enacts a Broadcasting Ban that silences Sinn Féin and other paramilitary groups from speaking on television or radio.
Synopsis
Gerry Adams speaks about the 1988 Broadcasting Ban imposed by the British Government. This ban silenced Sinn Féin and other paramilitary groups by preventing their representatives from appearing on television or radio. The documentary includes unseen archive footage and interviews with figures like actor Stephen Rea. It reveals a legal loophole that allowed broadcasters to use actors to re-voice original sequences. The film connects the ban to current issues of media control and censorship.
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