Roots of a Man
Journey Through the Lands of the Clann O’Dochartaigh
Genre : Documentary, History
Runtime : 1H 1M
Director : Matthew Campagna
Synopsis
There is a place in the hills of Northwest Ireland, a land called Inishowen, where the Clan O'Dochartaigh once held unshakeable sway. They occupied a series of castles and keeps along the winding Irish countryside. They fought with immeasurable bravery and valor. They gained the respect of the British and lost it in the blink of an eye. These are Jeff Campagna's roots; follow him as his exciting and, at times, surprising ancestry is revealed to him.
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