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The Secret Peacemaker

The Secret Peacemaker

2023•1h 21m
DramaDocumentary

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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New Decade TV and Film

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Marty Rea

Marty Rea

Father Alec Reid

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