The Peace People - Episode 1

This mini-series covers the phenomenon of the Peace People mass movement of 1976, not the present incarnation.The backdrop of the mutual sectarian hatred and murders at this time as well as the removal of special category status.The genesis of the movement, the deaths of the Maguire children. The roles of Mairead Corrigan, Betty Williams and Ciaran McKeowan. The resulting mass rallies and marches for peace, culminating in the rally in Ormeau Park in East Belfast.