The Catalpa Rescue: The Greatest Prison Escape In Irish History

Directed and edited by Marcus Howard. Filmed in America, Ireland and Australia, this documentary is visually the definitive account of The Catalpa Rescue told in 2 hours and 45 minutes. This is the most inspiring story in Irish history told in the words of the participants. The 3 interwoven prison escapes of James Stephens, John Boyle O'Reilly and The Catalpa Rescue show the determination of the Irish people to be free, it is set in the context of the end of The American Civil War, the 1867 Rebellion, the Manchester Martyrs and the turbulent times the Fenians faced worldwide. The mastermind behind the operation, John Devoy, famously declared the mission’s success was due to: “A combination of Irish skill and pluck and Yankee grit.” This story shows when all hope is against you, you just keep on going. This is the greatest prison escape in Irish history. Credits and thanks to Karissa Freitas, Jim Marshall, New Bedford Cable Network Declan Kelly, David & Martin Ward Mark Porter and Michael Carney Mike Carey Frances Rocks Chris Donnelly, Brian Kirby, Maxwell Kane, Jason Kirby, Stacie Donnelly David A. Duggan, Dave Mareira The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Steve Mackey, Terry Crosbie, Dana Mastronicola Michael Gaynor, John O'Byrne Ciarán Quinn, Mairéad Farrell Congressman William R. Keating Mary Swanton, Fr. Daniel Finn, Amy O'Carroll, Róisin Lee The Irish Pastoral Centre Boston Honorable Marianne B. Bowler United States Magistrate Judge Katie Treanor, Donal Higgins, Aileen Russell, Daniel McDermott Alan Bogan, Niamh Hassett, Tom Lanigan, John McColgan Nial Ring, Brian O'Neill 1916 Relatives Association Fenian Memorial Committee of America National Graves Association John Sean McMenamin, Lisa Maloney, Joni Scanlon, Stan Slachetka Commodore John Barry Arts & Cultural Center Philadelphia Jim Foley Charitable Irish Society Boston Fire Department Honor Guard Denis C. Riordan All music & Generative AI created by Marcus Howard An Easter Rising Stories Production