Hunger
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Hunger

An odyssey, in which the smallest gestures become epic and when the body is the last resource for protest.

The story of Bobby Sands, the IRA member who led the 1981 hunger strike during The Troubles in which Irish Republican prisoners tried to win political status.

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The story of Bobby Sands, the IRA member who led the 1981 hunger strike during The Troubles in which Irish Republican prisoners tried to win political status.

Released May 15, 2008

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Michael Fassbender

Michael Fassbender

Bobby Sands

Stuart Graham

Stuart Graham

Ray Lohan

Liam Cunningham

Liam Cunningham

Priest

Helena Bereen

Helena Bereen

Raymond's Mother

Laine Megaw

Laine Megaw

Raymond's Wife

Brian Milligan

Brian Milligan

Davey Gillen

Liam McMahon

Liam McMahon

Gerry Campbell

Karen Hassan

Karen Hassan

Gerry's Girlfriend

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