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A Different Country - documentary

  • 18-06-2017 6:33pm
    #1
    imme
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    RTE 1 will be showing a documentary called A Different Country this Wednesday 21 June at 21.30

    It deals with a review of lgbt rights and the place or lack of it for many over a generation, timewise


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  • #2
    TazCon
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    I must set it to record! Thanks!


  • #3
    Ten of Swords
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    Saw it advertised, looks intriguing.

    RTE do have a good track record producing these kinds of documentaries so hopefully it will be done well. I found this documentary which was made by RTE about 10 years ago and posted it in a thread about Declan Flynn.
    Ten of Swords wrote: »
    A RTE documentary that aired in the early 2000s called 'Did anyone notice us?' has been uploaded to youtube, it chronicles the 20 year campaign for decriminalization of homosexuality and equal rights between 1973-1993, it's a fantastic documentary and well worth a look. The video details the Declan Flynn case from 27.12 to 31.56 in the video, including Pat Kenny reading the news after the trial verdict had been announced.


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  • #4
    Ten of Swords
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 24,380 CMod ✭✭✭✭Ten of Swords


    RTE Player Link

    Valid until July 21st 2017

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  • #5
    lottpaul
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,166 ✭✭✭lottpaul


    Watched this programme with a mix of nostalgia, gratitude and sadness. It was very moving to see how difficult it was just to get basic rights and also then to see how much has been achieved. I recognised many of the faces - even if they are now much greyer and wrinkled than I remember :) - and places too - Rices, Dunnes etc .... sounds like ancient history now!
    It's a salutory reminder too to read some other threads and realise there's a lot still to work towards to achieve real equality in terms of acceptance, security and respect :(

    I have huge admiration for those who did the groundwork in the 1970s, 80s and 90s and were brave enough to put themselves in front of cameras, to march and to lobby and protest.
    Especially telling was Mary Robinsons shock/surprise when at a reception for activists in the Áras a large number of them were afraid to be photographed with her for fear of the consequences with family, employers etc. And, as she said, these were the activists!

    I never thought so much could or would be achieved and it's a real tribute to them and their legacy. Those who still campaign today are just as deserving of our support -- and campaigning can range across many platforms and situations.

    It was a great documentary and I hope todays film makers are compiling a similar archive that will inform and entertain in years to come.


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