It Wasn’t Like a Movie Anymore
A time of relative peace in Northern Ireland escalates to full-blown conflict. When tensions between Protestants and Catholics explode, the British Army is deployed.
A time of relative peace in Northern Ireland escalates to full-blown conflict.
With the situation compounded by tactical mistakes, soldiers quickly find themselves caught up in violent clashes - leading to 13 unarmed Catholics being shot dead by British paratroopers in Derry on what becomes known as Bloody Sunday.
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Trailer: Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | James Bluemel |
| Series Producer | Vicky Mitchell |
| Series Producer | Rachel Hooper |
| Director | Sian McIlwaine |
| Producer | Sian McIlwaine |
| Producer | Stewart Armstrong |
| Producer | Louise Duffy |
| Editor | Simon Sykes |
| Composer | Simon Russell |
| Executive Producer | Andrew Palmer |
| Executive Producer | Will Anderson |
| Production Company | KEO Films Ltd |
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