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Women and peace -- Liberia.
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Conflict management -- Liberia.
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Women -- Liberia -- Social conditions.
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Liberia -- History -- Civil War, 1989-1996 -- Women.
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Liberia -- History -- Civil War, 1999-2003 -- Women.
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Liberia -- Social conditions -- 1980-
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Alt Name |
Disney, Abigail E.,
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Reticker, Gini,
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Fork Films.
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Ro*Co Films Educational (Firm)
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Columbia University. Teachers College.
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Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 135 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 discussion guide (17 pages ; 18 cm) |
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polychrome rdacc |
System Details |
DVD; NTSC; aspect ratio 4:3, enhanced for 16 x 9 TVs. |
Note |
Includes both 72 and 63 minute versions of the film. |
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Documentary. |
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Accompanying discussion guide written and edited by Teachers College, Columbia University (17 p.) in container. |
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In English with English subtitles. |
Credits |
Director of cinematography, Kirsten Johnson ; editors, Kate Taverna, Meg Reticker ; music composed by Blake Leyh ; vocals by Angelique Kidjo. |
Summary |
Documentary about a group of brave and visionary women who demanded peace for Liberia, a nation torn to shreds by a bloody civil war, violent warlords and a corrupt Charles Taylor regime. Includes interviews, archival images, and scenes of present-day Liberia together to recount the experiences and memories of the women who were instrumental in bringing lasting peace to their country. |
OCLC # |
320776403 |
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