directed by: Jim Sheridan, year: 1993
actors: Daniel Day-Lewis, Pete Postlethwaite, Emma Thompson

In the Name of the Father is a compelling drama based on the true story of Gerry Conlon, a man wrongfully convicted of a deadly IRA bombing. The film follows Gerry's harrowing journey from his arrest to his struggle for justice alongside his father, Giuseppe. As they endure the harsh realities of prison life, their bond deepens. The movie explores themes of injustice, resilience, and family, shedding light on a dark chapter in British-Irish history.

Justice, Family, Wrongful Conviction, Political Struggle, Identity