Bloody Sunday: A Derry Diary
Originally released in 2010. Bloody Sunday: A Derry Diary is a documentary film. directed by Margo Harkin. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
On January 30th, 1972, the British Army shot dead thirteen unarmed civilians taking part in a civil rights march in Derry. At the subsequent Tribunal of Inquiry Lord Chief Justice Widgery exonerated the soldiers and blighted the reputations of those who were killed and wounded by describing them as gunmen and bombers. In 1998, in a move that was widely seen as significant in sealing the Northern Ireland peace process, Prime Minister Tony Blair announced a new Tribunal of Inquiry to be led by Lord Saville of Newdigate. This highly personal documentary, made by Margo Harkin who was witness to the events, follows the 6-year long search for the truth at the second Inquiry until its momentous conclusion on June 15th 2010 when the report was finally published.'
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2010
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Northern Ireland
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Besom Productions
- Lichtblick Film- und Fernsehproduktion (I)
- ARTE
- RTÉ
- ZDF
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bloody Sunday: A Derry Diary about?
On January 30th, 1972, the British Army shot dead thirteen unarmed civilians taking part in a civil rights march in Derry. At the subsequent Tribunal of Inquiry Lord Chief Justice Widgery exonerate...
Who directed Bloody Sunday: A Derry Diary?
Bloody Sunday: A Derry Diary was directed by Margo Harkin.
How long is Bloody Sunday: A Derry Diary?
Bloody Sunday: A Derry Diary has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Bloody Sunday: A Derry Diary released?
Bloody Sunday: A Derry Diary was released on January 1, 2010 in theaters.