The Secret Peacemaker

The Secret Peacemaker

The Secret Peacemaker

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The Secret Peacemaker

2023

1h 21m

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Drama

Documentary

Overview

The story of Father Alec Reid’s complex and controversial peace plan to bring an end to violence in Northern Ireland, which eventually led to the historic Good Friday Agreement.

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Marty Rea

Marty Rea

Father Alec Reid

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Directed by: Garry Keane
Produced by: Ciarán O'Connor
Nuala Cunningham

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