In the Name of Peace John Hume in America (2017)

John Hume saw that by harnessing the political influence of the Irish American diaspora in Washington it was possible to overcome the legacy of conflict and achieve peace Exploring the decadeslong campaign by the Nobel Prize winner filmmaker Maurice Fitzpatrick reveals how Hume inspired by Martin Luther King became the moral architect for peace in Northern Ireland In the Name of Peace John Hume in America is a compelling feature documentary narrated by Liam Neeson with dramatic footage and stirring interviews with Presidents Clinton and Carter US senators and congressmen and Irish and British leaders Reminding us of the redemptive powers of politics to overcome division It is a timely story that profiles creative leadership international cooperation and the US contribution to peace and stability on the island of Ireland