Widespread famine that plagued Ireland in the mid-19th century drove tens of thousands from their homeland to the promise of the New World. Trace the history of Irish emigration to America in this documentary that uses the letters and journals of eight immigrants, read by Gabriel Byrne, Brenda Fricker, Liam Neeson, and Aidan Quinn, to bring the story into personal focus. 95 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.