Dear Daughter
Jan 01, 1996 · 55m
Director
Louis LentinOverview
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.
Cast of Dear Daughter
Crew of Dear Daughter
About Dear Daughter
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 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…
When was Dear Daughter released?
Dear Daughter was released on January 1, 1996.
How long is Dear Daughter?
Dear Daughter runs 55 minutes.
Who directed Dear Daughter?
Dear Daughter was directed by Louis Lentin.
Who is in the cast of Dear Daughter?
The cast of Dear Daughter includes Christine Buckley (self), Emmanuel Eke (Ariwodo Kalunta), Mary Moynihan (Anna West) and Jasmin Quinlan (Christine).