The Irish Tapes (1973)

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The Irish Tapes is the first major documentary shot on portable 1/2 inch videotape. Directors Irish-Americans John Reilly and Stefan Moore filmed over a three-year period in the early 1970s with the support of the National Association for Irish Freedom, a US group associated with the Official IRA. Originally shown as a three-channel, twelve-monitor video installation, it was later edited for broadcast on television in the US in 1975.

Director: John Reilly, Stefan Moore
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
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Original Language: en
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What is The Irish Tapes about?
The Irish Tapes is the first major documentary shot on portable 1/2 inch videotape. Directors Irish-Americans John Reilly and Stefan Moore filmed over a three-year period in the early 1970s with the support of the National Association for Irish Freedom, a US group associated with the Official IRA. Originally shown as a three-channel, twelve-monitor video installation, it was later edited for broadcast on television in the US in 1975.
Who directed The Irish Tapes?
The Irish Tapes was directed by John Reilly, Stefan Moore.
How long is The Irish Tapes?
The Irish Tapes has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is The Irish Tapes?
The Irish Tapes is a Documentary film.