Built on the testimony of those who worked in Ireland’s notorious Magdalene Laundries, this short documentary series tells the full, shocking story of a shameful system, created by the Irish State, but supported by all levels of Irish society, which enslaved over 10,000 women for decades. These landmark films bear witness to the women’s experiences in their own words, before during and after their time in the laundries, and show how, even today, attempts are continually being made to try to silence them.

Produced by Nuala Cunningham, Directed by Gerry Gregg, and Edited by Fernando de Juan, this two-part series broadcasts on RTÉ One on Wednesdays 2nd & 9th March 2022.

Produced by New Decade TV in association with RTÉ, ARTE and the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.