A Deadly Mission: Belfast to Congo
In 1964, the McAllisters, a missionary family from Belfast, were caught up in a bloody rebellion in the Central African Republic of Congo. This film tells their story.
In 1964 a missionary family from Belfast found themselves caught up in a bloody rebellion in the Central African Republic of Congo. Held under house arrest for four months, the McAllisters narrowly escaped death, but 19 of their friends and colleagues were not so fortunate.
Now, 50 years on, 89-year-old Bob McAllister is making the 6,000-mile journey back into the heart of the Congo to remember those who died. This film follows Bob on that journey, and tells the story of how the McAllisters came to be in Congo, their arrest and sensational rescue.
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A Belfast man recalls his best friend being shot dead in front of him by Congolese rebels
Clips
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"The order was come quickly, no baggage…and no dead people"
Duration: 02:19
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"Thirty years living out of a suitcase"
Duration: 02:33
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | Jane Magowan |
| Director | Jane Magowan |
| Executive Producer | Michael Beattie |
| Executive Producer | Deirdre Devlin |
| Production Company | Erica Starling Productions |
Broadcasts
Thu 30 Jul 2015 21:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only- Sun 2 Aug 2015 22:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Northern Ireland