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American Experience, JFK, Part Two
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directed by Susan Bellows, fl. 1989; produced by Susan Bellows, fl. 1989, WGBH Boston, in American Experience (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2013), 1 hour 52 mins
JFK's campaign for president is the first to be waged on television, a distinct advantage for the telegenic candidate.
directed by Susan Bellows, fl. 1989; produced by Susan Bellows, fl. 1989, WGBH Boston, in American Experience (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2013), 1 hour 52 mins
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Anote's Ark
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directed by Matthieu Rytz, fl. 2018; produced by Matthieu Rytz, fl. 2018, EyeSteelFilm and Documentary Channel (New York, NY: First Run Features, 2018), 1 hour 17 mins
What if your country was swallowed by the sea? The Pacific Island nation of Kiribati (population: 100,000) is one of the most remote places on the planet, seemingly far-removed from the pressures of modern life. Yet it is one of the first countries that must confront the main existential dilemma of our time: immin...
directed by Matthieu Rytz, fl. 2018; produced by Matthieu Rytz, fl. 2018, EyeSteelFilm and Documentary Channel (New York, NY: First Run Features, 2018), 1 hour 17 mins
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Ataturk, Founder of Modern Turkey
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directed by Zelfa Olivier, fl. 2001; produced by Tarquin Olivier, 1936- (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2001), 58 mins
This is the colorful story of Mustafa Kemal, later known as Ataturk, the controversial and charismatic leader of Turkey after the first World War. The documentary traces the rise of modern Turkey, which acts as a bridge between Europe and the Middle East. Ataturk was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize even though...
directed by Zelfa Olivier, fl. 2001; produced by Tarquin Olivier, 1936- (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2001), 58 mins
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Beyond the Veil, 3, New Cold War
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directed by Ludo Poppe, fl. 2004-2014; produced by George Matta, fl. 1998 and Pascal Decroos, fl. 1998, Mundovision Ltd. and Kanakna Documentary, in Beyond the Veil, 3 (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1998), 1 hour 5 mins
Is the gap between the West and moderate Muslims widening? Is the West determined to impose its value system on Islamic nations without regard to national preferences, thus radicalizing local patriots? Are all Western motives self-serving? When both cultures accept - and honor - that their definitions of democracy...
directed by Ludo Poppe, fl. 2004-2014; produced by George Matta, fl. 1998 and Pascal Decroos, fl. 1998, Mundovision Ltd. and Kanakna Documentary, in Beyond the Veil, 3 (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1998), 1 hour 5 mins
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Blue Helmets: The Story of U. N. Peacekeeping
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directed by Joel Sucher, fl. 1972-2012 and Steven Fischler, fl. 1972-2012; produced by Joel Sucher, fl. 1972-2012 and Steven Fischler, fl. 1972-2012, Pacific Street Films (New York, NY: Pacific Street Films, 1990), 1 hour 29 mins
Presents a history of U.N. peacekeeping forces.
directed by Joel Sucher, fl. 1972-2012 and Steven Fischler, fl. 1972-2012; produced by Joel Sucher, fl. 1972-2012 and Steven Fischler, fl. 1972-2012, Pacific Street Films (New York, NY: Pacific Street Films, 1990), 1 hour 29 mins
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Blue Vanguard
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directed by Ian MacNeill, fl. 1954; produced by Tom Daly, 1918-2011, National Film Board of Canada and United Nations. Film Board (Montréal, QC: National Film Board of Canada, 1957), 59 mins
A film made for the United Nations to chronicle its role in restoring peace in the Middle East after the Suez Crisis of October 1956.
directed by Ian MacNeill, fl. 1954; produced by Tom Daly, 1918-2011, National Film Board of Canada and United Nations. Film Board (Montréal, QC: National Film Board of Canada, 1957), 59 mins
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Breaking the Wall of Silence
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directed by Oystein F. Rakkenes (Oslo, Oslo County: Nordic World, 2008), 50 mins
Breaking the Wall of Silence is a documentary that portrays the courageous struggle of a peaceful, vulnerable culture against domination by an aggressive neighbour – a story of personal sacrifice and spiritual fortitude. Breaking the Wall of Silence will take you behind the scenes of the Tibetan struggle. It wil...
directed by Oystein F. Rakkenes (Oslo, Oslo County: Nordic World, 2008), 50 mins
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Cuba: In the Shadow of Doubt
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directed by Jim Burroughs, fl. 1981-2010; produced by Suzanne Bauman, fl. 1982-2013 and Carol Polakoff (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1987, originally published 1986), 1 hour
Filmed on location at La Plata, Castro's former guerrilla headquarters- the first time any foreign film crew had been permitted there - the documentary examines the origins of Castro's revolution, and its ultimate successes and failures. It places U.S.-Cuban relations within the context of history, dating back to...
directed by Jim Burroughs, fl. 1981-2010; produced by Suzanne Bauman, fl. 1982-2013 and Carol Polakoff (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1987, originally published 1986), 1 hour
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Dakar to Port Loko: Perspectives From West Africa
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directed by Nathaniel Cogley, fl. 2009; produced by Nathaniel Cogley, fl. 2009 (Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Media, 2009), 1 hour 38 mins
This wide-ranging, richly discussible documentary provides an unparalleled opportunity to experience everyday West African life and viewpoints from the ground level. The film presents a sensitive set of interviews with a variety of engaging West Africans and allows them to speak for themselves about the everyday r...
directed by Nathaniel Cogley, fl. 2009; produced by Nathaniel Cogley, fl. 2009 (Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Media, 2009), 1 hour 38 mins
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Death on a Friendly Border
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directed by Rachel Antell (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2002), 1 hour 5 mins
The border that runs between Tijuana and San Diego is the most heavily militarized border between "friendly" countries anywhere in the world. Since 1994 when the U.S. instituted Operation Gatekeeper, an average of one person a day has died crossing into the U.S. The policy has been condemned by the UN Commissioner...
directed by Rachel Antell (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2002), 1 hour 5 mins
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