Plot — What is Silent Grace about?
In 1976 the British Government put an end to the special category status of prisoners from the Provisional Irish Republican Army, no longer treating them as prisoners of war, but as common criminals. Mairéad Farrell – on whose life much of the film seems to be loosely based – was the first woman Republican to be refused political status in 1976. By 1980, when the film is set, Margaret Thatcher was Prime Minister and doggedly resolute: “There can be no question of political status for someone who is serving a sentence for crime. Crime is crime is crime.” Silent Grace seeks to capture the struggle for the restoration of political status that was at the heart of prison protests in Northern Ireland – not just by the more celebrated male prisoners – but by a smaller number of women prisoners, led by Farrell, at the Armagh Women’s Prison.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 87 min |
| Audience Score | 67% (6.7/10, 3 votes) |
Silent Grace — FAQ
Is Silent Grace worth watching? Silent Grace holds a 6.7/10 rating from 3 viewers. In 1976 the British Government put an end to the special category status of prisoners from the Provisional Irish Republican Army, no longer treating them as prisoners of war, but as common criminals. Mairéad Farrell – on
Who directed Silent Grace? Directed by Maeve Murphy.
Who is in the cast of Silent Grace? It stars Orla Brady, Cathleen Bradley, Conor Mullen, Cara Seymour, Rob Newman, Dawn Bradfield and more.
Where can I stream Silent Grace? You can stream Silent Grace on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability may vary by region.
When did Silent Grace release? It released in 2001.
