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Mrs Robinson

1h 34m Documentary 2024

In her own words, MRS ROBINSON unfolds a story about female leadership, human rights activism and climate action.

This feature documentary tells the inspirational life story of icon and change-maker Mary Robinson, Ireland’s first female President, a pioneering UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and the successor of Nelson Mandela as Chair of The Elders, among many other achievements.

“Absorbing, enlightening and frequently moving, MRS ROBINSON is a fine testament to the woman who remains the figurehead of modern Ireland” – Irish Examiner 5 STARS

“With a breezy charismatic confidence, MRS ROBINSON is a lovingly crafted portrait of Ireland’s first female President” – Irish Independent 5 STARS

“…the politician whose joyful underdog triumph made the establishment suck lemons” – The Guardian 4 STARS

Nominee for the George Morrison Best Feature Documentary Award at the 2025 IFTAs

MRS ROBINSON is presented by THE IRELAND FUNDS, Australia

Director

Aoife Kelleher

Country

Ireland

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