Dear Daughter
Originally released in 1996. Dear Daughter is a feature film. directed by Louis Lentin. At just 55 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Christine Buckley, Emmanuel Eke, and Mary Moynihan
Synopsis
Dear Daughter was the first televised exposure of the horrific abuse of hundreds of children in Ireland’s industrial schools. Christine Buckley bravely recounts the extent of the atrocities she experienced as a child in Dublin’s Goldenbridge orphanage in this drama-documentary. Born in Dublin, she was the daughter of a married Irish woman and a Nigerian medical student. At the age of three weeks old she was given up to be fostered. Dear Daughter delves into her traumatic childhood at the orphanage and her persistent determination to find her parents.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RTÉ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dear Daughter about?
Dear Daughter was the first televised exposure of the horrific abuse of hundreds of children in Ireland’s industrial schools. Christine Buckley bravely recounts the extent of the atrocities she e...
Who directed Dear Daughter?
Dear Daughter was directed by Louis Lentin.
How long is Dear Daughter?
Dear Daughter has a runtime of 0 hours and 55 minutes (55 minutes total).
When was Dear Daughter released?
Dear Daughter was released on January 1, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dear Daughter?
The main cast of Dear Daughter includes Christine Buckley, Emmanuel Eke, Mary Moynihan, Jasmin Quinlan.