The Forgotten Maggies
| The Forgotten Maggies | |
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| Directed by | |
| Produced by | Steven O’Riordan |
| Starring | Mary Teresa Collins Maureen O’ Sullivan Kathleen Legg Mary King |
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| Country | Ireland |
| Language | English |
The Forgotten Maggies (2009) is a documentary made by Irish film maker about the Magdalene laundries. [1] It is the only Irish-made documentary on the subject.[citation needed] It was launched at the Galway Film Fleadh 2009. [2] It was screened on the Irish television station TG4 in 2011, attracting over 360,000 viewers.[citation needed] The women who appeared in the documentary Mary Teresa Collins, Mary King, Kathleen Legg, Maureen O'Sullivan, were the first Magdalene women to meet with Irish government officials.[citation needed] These women brought national and international attention to the subject. [3]
References[]
- ^ "Shocking new documentary tells stories of four Irish women forced into Magdalene laundries". IrishCentral.com. 2 October 2009. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
- ^ "Magdalene premiere: Irish-made documentary airs tonight". www.irishtimes.com. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
- ^ O'Sullivan, Claire (23 February 2013). "NEWS FEATURE: Survivors find redemption in an unlikely alliance". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
Categories:
- 2009 documentary films
- 2009 films
- Ireland