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The Docklands Bomb: Executing Peace

201659m

Status

Released

Release

2016

Runtime

59m

Storyline

Twenty years after the Docklands bomb exploded in London, this film tells the dramatic story of the IRA operation to end its ceasefire and how the security forces in London and Northern Ireland tracked down the bombers. When US President Bill Clinton visited Northern Ireland in November 1995, there was a celebration of peace on the streets. But, unknown to him, on the same day the IRA was already planning the attack that would end its 17-month ceasefire. Against the backdrop of an extraordinary political climate and knife-edge road to peace, The Docklands Bomb: Executing Peace unpacks the events that led to the bombing and follows the trail that led police to the South Armagh team behind it. (BBC Genome)

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Status
Released
Runtime
59m
Feb 8, 2016
Director
Trevor Birney
Production
Fine Point Films
Fine Point Films
BBC Northern Ireland
BBC Northern Ireland
Production Countries
United Kingdom

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