The Ban (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2024, The Ban is a documentary film directed by Roisin Agnew, running about 27 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1988, following a wave of IRA atrocities, the British Government introduced a Broadcasting Ban, silencing Sinn Féin and other loyalist and republican paramilitary groups by forbidding broadcasters to allow anyone affiliated with these bodies to speak on television or radio. Bizarrely, however, a legal loophole allowed broadcasters to circumvent the ban by simply employing actors to re-voice the original sequences. Using unseen archive footage and present-day interviews with key figures such as Gerry Adams and Stephen Rea, The Ban reflects on the British government’s use of the threat of ‘terrorism’ to justify censorship, drawing inevitable comparisons with the present.
Who’s in it. The Ban stars Gerry Adams as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Ban sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ban page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ban (2024)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ban change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Ban worth watching?
- The Ban holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Ban?
- The Ban stars Gerry Adams.
- When was The Ban released?
- The Ban was released in 2024, with a runtime of about 27 minutes.