The Ban
Synopsis
In 1988, following a wave of IRA atrocities, the British Government introduced a Broadcasting Ban, silencing Sinn Féin and other loyalist and republican paramilitary groups by forbidding broadcasters to allow anyone affiliated with these bodies to speak on television or radio. Bizarrely, however, a legal loophole allowed broadcasters to circumvent the ban by simply employing actors to re-voice the original sequences. Using unseen archive footage and present-day interviews with key figures such as Gerry Adams and Stephen Rea, The Ban reflects on the British government’s use of the threat of ‘terrorism’ to justify censorship, drawing inevitable comparisons with the present.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Roisin Agnew
- Original Title
- The Ban
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roisin Agnew
Sam Howard
Sam Howard
Department Leadership Roster
Roisin Agnew
Director
Sam Howard
Producer
Sam Howard
Editor
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What is The Ban about?
In 1988, following a wave of IRA atrocities, the British Government introduced a Broadcasting Ban, silencing Sinn Féin and other loyalist and republican paramilitary groups by forbidding broadcasters to allow anyone affiliated with these bodies to speak on television or radio. Bizarrely, however, a legal loophole allowed broadcasters to circumvent the ban by simply employing actors to re-voice the original sequences. Using unseen archive footage and present-day interviews with key figures such as Gerry Adams and Stephen Rea, The Ban reflects on the British government’s use of the threat of ‘terrorism’ to justify censorship, drawing inevitable comparisons with the present.
Who directed The Ban?
The Ban was directed by Roisin Agnew.
Who stars in The Ban?
The principal cast of The Ban includes Gerry Adams.
When was The Ban released and how long is it?
The Ban was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 27m.