Home Away From Home: The Yanks in Ireland
Synopsis
Music, myth, and memory mix as one of the last great untold World War II stories unfolds against an Irish landscape. Three hundred thousand American servicemen and women served in Northern Ireland from 1942 to 1945. Soldiers trained for the invasion of North Africa and Normandy, sailors fought the Battle of the Atlantic and U.S. airmen flew coastal patrols from Northern Ireland ports and bases. History has forgotten much of this, but the people still remember. And now GIs themselves return to Northern Ireland to complete the tale. Introduced by Walter Cronkite, who was himself a "Yank in Ireland," the program follows World War II veterans back to their "Home Away From Home." Secrets are revealed and old loves renewed in these moving stories. Rare photographs and archival film help tell the stories.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mary Pat Kelly
- Original Title
- Home Away From Home: The Yanks in Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mary Pat Kelly
Department Leadership Roster
Mary Pat Kelly
Director
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What is Home Away From Home: The Yanks in Ireland about?
Music, myth, and memory mix as one of the last great untold World War II stories unfolds against an Irish landscape. Three hundred thousand American servicemen and women served in Northern Ireland from 1942 to 1945. Soldiers trained for the invasion of North Africa and Normandy, sailors fought the Battle of the Atlantic and U.S. airmen flew coastal patrols from Northern Ireland ports and bases. History has forgotten much of this, but the people still remember. And now GIs themselves return to Northern Ireland to complete the tale. Introduced by Walter Cronkite, who was himself a "Yank in Ireland," the program follows World War II veterans back to their "Home Away From Home." Secrets are revealed and old loves renewed in these moving stories. Rare photographs and archival film help tell the stories.
Who directed Home Away From Home: The Yanks in Ireland?
Home Away From Home: The Yanks in Ireland was directed by Mary Pat Kelly.
Who stars in Home Away From Home: The Yanks in Ireland?
The principal cast of Home Away From Home: The Yanks in Ireland includes Walter Cronkite.
When was Home Away From Home: The Yanks in Ireland released and how long is it?
Home Away From Home: The Yanks in Ireland was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 58m.