The geographical and political division between the north and south of Ireland goes back to the seventeenth century, when the plantation of Ulster saw thousands of English and Scottish settlers migrate there. Ireland continued to be divided along Catholic and Protestant lines. While legislative independence had been granted in 1792, moves for its total independence gained momentum. It wasn't until the 1920s when what we know today as the Republic of Ireland was established, but Ulster remained aligned to Britain. Unrest continued and conflict between Irish nationalists and pro-British unionists became increasingly violent. In 1998, a significant agreement was reached paving the way for the power-sharing regime in place today. This film explores the history of the troubles in Northern Ireland with a focus on 20th century social and political unrest, and the key groups and individuals involved. Featuring interviews with academic Dr Mary Callaghan, Northern Ireland MPs Paul Maskey and Jeffrey Donaldson, unionist Joel McCann and nationalist Gerry McGlade, it is essential viewing for senior secondary and tertiary level students of British and Irish history and politics.