“That was, without a doubt, one of the most powerful pieces of television I’ve ever seen.”
The Crossing, broadcast on RTÉ on Monday night, has received plaudits far and wide for showing the work that the Irish navy do on the behalf of people looking to escape Northern Africa and cross into Europe.
Documenting life on board the LÉ Samuel Beckett over the course of one month, it made for incredible powerful television.
Every two bit "look after our own" racist should be tied down & forced to watch this. Bravo, Naval Service, bravo. #thecrossing @rte
— PJ Coogan (@pjcoogan) December 12, 2016
#thecrossing our own history has shown that people migrant for all sorts of reasons – Irish people being anti-migrant are a disgrace.
— Dr Mary McAuliffe (@MaryMcAuliffe4) December 12, 2016
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Every single European politician needs to see #thecrossing – I have heard this story countless times, but seeing it? Far more powerful.
— Philip O'Connor (@philipoconnor) December 12, 2016
Irish navy absolute heroes. #thecrossing most important programme RTE has made in ages.
— Matt Cooper (@cooper_m) December 12, 2016
#thecrossing is extraordinary tv but utterly harrowing and shocking. What incredible help provided by Irish navy.
— Matt Cooper (@cooper_m) December 12, 2016
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