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202493 minPGdocumentary

The Irish Question

202493 minPGdocumentary

Nine prominent figures, including Bill Clinton and Leo Varadkar, discuss the implications of a potential border poll on the island of Ireland.

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Nine prominent figures, including Bill Clinton and Leo Varadkar, discuss the implications of a potential border poll on the island of Ireland.

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Alan Gilsenan

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John Walsh

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Leo Varadkar, former Taoiseach of Ireland, discusses the potential impact of a border poll on the island of Ireland. The documentary features contributions from notable figures including Bill Clinton, Mary-Lou McDonald, and Gerry Adams. It investigates past traumas and future possibilities regarding the relationship between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Directed by Alan Gilsenan, the 93-minute film addresses current political tensions and historical contexts leading to the present situation.

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