The Irish Tapes

The Irish Tapes provides an in-depth look into the Irish-American experience, filmed over a three-year period in the early 1970s. It was created with the support of the National Association for Irish Freedom, a US group associated with the Official IRA. Initially presented as a three-channel, twelve-monitor video installation, the documentary was later edited for television broadcast in the US in 1975.

As a documentary, it offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in Irish history and its diaspora. The use of portable videotape technology in its production reflects a turning point in documentary filmmaking, appealing to collectors interested in the evolution of media formats and documentary styles. This film stands out as a historical artifact from the 1970s, providing context to the political and social issues of the time.