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FX's Say Nothing Is A Necessary Kick To The Teeth For Irish-American Viewers

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FX's gritty 'Say Nothing' mini-series confronts Irish-Americans' romanticized view of the IRA's violent past.
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  • The series is based on Patrick Radden Keefe's acclaimed book, which delves into the 1972 disappearance of a Belfast mother, exposing the IRA's brutal tactics.
  • Director Kari Skogland says the show aims to shatter the myth of the 'noble cause,' forcing viewers to confront the moral complexities of the IRA's actions.
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Patrick Radden Keefe, Kari Skogland, Irish Republican Army (IRA), Say Nothing
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