Say Nothing
Say Nothing
Through the eyes of various Irish Republican Army (IRA) members, explore the extremes some people will go to in the name of their beliefs, the way a deeply divided society can suddenly tip over into armed conflict, the long shadow of radical violence for both victims and perpetrators, and the emotional and psychological costs of a code of silence.
rg9400 reviewedNovember 26, 2024
Say Nothing is nothing short of stunning, a brilliant exploration of The Troubles in Ireland told from the perspective of the Price sisters, namely Dolours Price. It explores a variety of other characters as well. I will say that it starts a bit slow as you start to follow fiery Dolours and stoic Marian Price, but it quickly picks up, being incredibly engaging. There was one episode from which I could simply not look away, no matter how much I wanted to at points. Lola Petticrew and Hazel Doupe do a fantastic job grounding this series. Unconventially structured where an adult Dolours narrates events through history spliced together with the story of Jean McConville. To be clear, while this show does talk about the anti-imperialist and geopolitical forces that drive a lot of the conflict, this is a story about people. It is a story about how they get radicalized, what is expected from them, and the toll that it takes. It's a story about human greed and human perseverance, about having the courage to tell your story even when the mindset of everyone around you is to "Say Nothing". I am so glad the book and this adaptation were able to speak and tell these people's stories, they deserve to be heard.