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18th Oct 2018

There’s an incredible documentary on The Troubles on TV tonight; here’s the trailer

Paul Moore

The Troubles

Set record because it’s unmissable.

From 1969 to 2001, over 3,500 people were killed and over 47,5oo people injured as a result of the Troubles.

It’s a situation that nobody on the island of Ireland ever wants to see return, but with the uncertainty surrounding Brexit being such a key issue in the social-political landscape of Anglo-Irish relations, now is the most important time to protect and champion the impact of the Good Friday Agreement.

Despite what some politicians may think, the Good Friday Agreement is vital in protecting the peace and prosperity of every citizen in Ireland – regardless of whether they’re living in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland.

The scars of violence, death and loss are still felt by many, and 50 years since the beginning of the Irish civil rights movement, Troubles: The Life After is a timely reminder of how The Troubles destroyed lives on both sides of the divide.

As we know, civilians were frequently caught in the crossfire as conflict and murder sadly became a large part of the daily narrative in Northern Ireland.

Amidst the headlines and the political discussions, ordinary people were being injured and murdered.

Troubles: The Life After, directed by multiple BAFTA winner Brian Hill and first-time director Niamh Kennedy, tells some of these stories.

Aside from heartbreaking accounts of loss and tragedy, issues such as collusion and corruption are also discussed.

In terms of its aesthetic approach, archive footage is also employed to reveal more about the conflict and the times.

Take a look at what’s in store when Troubles: The Life After airs on BBC Two at 00:50 on Friday morning.

You might stay up to watch this one.

Clip via Bertha DocHouse

The documentary has previously aired on the BBC and it had an incredibly powerful effect on the people that watched it.

After seeing it, various people made the same point – Troubles: The Life After is a timely reminder for every politician to protect and maintain the Good Friday Agreement.