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The 23rd cease fire [motion picture]/ a film by Anne Papillaut ... [et al.] [New York : Icarus, 1976] 2 film reels (52 min.) : sd., col. ; 16 mm.Credits: Voices, John L. Aurbakken, Raghida Dergham ; English version, B. Adjali ; original music, Philippe Arthuye.

Summary: Examines the sources of conflict in the Civil War between the Christian Right and the Islamic Left in present-day Lebanon. MEDIA 1)4-377 reel 12)4-378 reel 2

2 dollars with or without a condom [videorecording] / a film by Leyla Assaf-Tengroth. New York : Filmakers Library, 1996. 1 videocassette (40 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.Credits: Photographer, Ulf Simonsson ; editor, Erik Sundberg.

Summary: "Ethiopia has become to the Arab world what Thailand is to European tourists. Prostitution in Ethiopia has increased incredibily in recent years. In one section of Addis Ababa, some 130,000 girls support themselves by selling their bodies. Most of them are under eighteen, and many even under fourteen. In this probing documentary we meet the victims, girls that have been orphaned, or thrown out by their families, or are hoping to find a better life. They are compelled to turn to prostitution to survive. The young ones don't even earn enough money to buy food. The older ones earn more but yearn to work the luxury hotels as high class prostitutes. Virtually all the girls are HIV positive. Condoms are seldom used, even though they are distributed free in many places. Customers, believing the youngest girls are HIV-free, seek them out, which in turn keeps lowering the age of girls becoming HIV infected." MEDIA 1)2-3854

About the United Nations [videorecording] : Palestine / produced by the United Nations, Department of Public Information and The Mosaic Group, Inc. New York, NY : United Nations Publications, c1990. 1 videocassette (19 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. + 1 guide (36 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.)Credits: Design, Clive Helfet ; sound, John Alberts.Narrator: Jonathan Zachary.

Summary: Examines the Intifada, the Palestinian uprising in the Israeli-occupied territories of the West Bank & Gaza Strip, by investigating the historical background and by speaking to the people on both sides of the conflict. MEDIA 1)2-1907

Abraham and Isaac [motion picture] : personal notes / conceived and directed by Ilan Ziv ; produced by Ilan Ziv and Chaim Getter. New York : Icarus Films, c1977. 1 film reel (32 min.) : sd., b&w ; 16 mm.

Summary: A montage of interviews, stills, and live footage which examines the social factors that shaped the filmmaker's world and contributed to his decision to join the Israel army and participate in the October Middle-East War of 1973. MEDIA 1)5-432 1)D-93

The Africans. Program 3, New gods [videorecording] / WETA-TV and the British Broadcasting Corporation ; produced by Peter Bate ; screenwriter, Ali A. Mazrui. Santa Barbara, Calif. : Intellimation [distributor], c1986. 1 videocassette (60 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. (Annenberg/CPB collection)Performer: Hosted by Ali A. Mazrui.

Summary: The roles of Christian missionaries, Western secularism, Muslim sects, Egyptian pharoahs, and native religions are discussed in visits to Senegal, Zaire, and Egypt. MEDIA 1)2-1166

A·hl¯am Hind wa K¯am¯ilah [videorecording] = Dreams of Hind and Camilia / producer, Husayn al-Qall»a ; director, Mu?hammad Kh»an ; Seattle, WA : Arab Film Distribution, [1989], c1991. 1 videocassette (110 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.Credits: Presented by Al-Sharikat al-æAlimiyat al-Talafizy»un wa al-S»inam»a ; music, æAm»ar al-Shar»iæ»i ; story and script, Mu»hammad Kh»an ; editor, N»adiyah Shukr»i ; photography, Mu?hsan Na?sr.Cast: Najlah Fath»i, Ahmad Zak»i, Ayidah Riyy»ad, Hasan al-æAdil, Mu?hammad K»amil ... [et al.].

Summary: Two young women struggle to survive between the harsh working conditions in Cairo slums and their abusive or worthless husbands and boyfriends. MEDIA 1)2-3356

America held hostage [videorecording] : the Iran crisis / ABC News ; Capital Cities/ABC Video Enterprises ; producer, Bill Lattanzi. [S.l.] : MPI Home Video, c1989. 1 videocassette (60 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.Series: ABC News great t.v. news storiesCredits: Music, Michael Karp.Performer: Narrator, Peter Thomas.Performer: With Peter Jennings, Ted Koppel, Frank Reynolds, Hugh Downs, Barbara Walters, Max Robinson, Sam Donaldson, Tom Jarriel [and others].

Summary: The story of 444 days that changed the course of history. In November of 1979, fanatical supporters of the Ayatollah Khomeini stormed the U.S. embassy in Tehran, taking everyone they found captive, and holding 52 of them hostage for a year. DANA 1)1182 MEDIA 2)2-1553

Among the non-believers [videorecording] / a BBC-TV Production in association with Ambrose Video ; producer, Jonathan Drori. New York, NY : Ambrose Video Publishing ; St. Paul, MN : Highsmith [distributor], c1993. 1 videcassette (50 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. (Living Islam ; v. 5)Credits: Principal consultant, Akbar Ahmed ; film editor, Noel Chanan ; music, Rohan ; videotape editor, Peter Dunkley ; film researcher, Peter Murphy ; researcher, Roomana Mahmud.Narrator: Akbar Ahmed.

Summary: Over 40 percent of the world's Muslims live as minorities, but is it possible to live a true Muslim life outside of the Islamic world? This program asks whether Muslims suffer particular discrimination or difficulties compared to other minorities. And does life in a secular society compromise their faith? MEDIA 1)2-2255

Atalyah [videorecording] = Atalia / Jerusalem Capital Studios ; produced by Nathan Hakeini ; directed by Akiva Tevet ; screenplay by Zvi Kertzner. Teaneck, N.J. : Ergo Media, c1992. 1 videocassette (90 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. (Israeli cinema)Credits: Cinematographer, Nurit Aviv ; music, Nahum Hyman ; editor, Reuven Kornfeld.Cast: Michal Bat-Adam, Yiftach Katzur, Dan Toren.

Summary: Depicts the relationship between a 40 year old war widow and an 18-year-old man who has been rejected from the Israeli army for health reasons. Set on an Israeli kibbutz in 1973, when Israel is on the brink of war. MEDIA 1)2-2664

Aqabat Jaber [videorecording] : Paix sans retour? / Momento!, La Sept/ARTE, AmythOS present ; un film de Eyal Sivan ; directeur de production, Khaled Ammar ; written, directed, produced by Eyal Sivan ; edited by Sylvie Pontoizeau. New York : First Run/Icarus Films, 1995. 1 videocassette (60 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.Credits: Director of photography, Nurith Aviv ; sound, Remy Attal.

Summary: Examines the Aqabat Jaber camp settled temporarily by Israelis for Palestinians in 1948. The camp still exists, having approximately 3,000 inhabitants living a desperate life, torn between the promise and hope of a normal life in their land taken away, and the reality of a desolate camp, bombarded buildings, and the lack of most necessary facilities. MEDIA 1)2-3048

The Archaeology of Jerusalem [videorecording] : from David to Jesus / written and directed by Hershel Shanks. Washington, D.C. : Biblical Archaeology Society, c1990 2 videocassettes (1 hr., 14 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. + 1learner's guide (40 p. : maps ; 29 cm.) Contents: Pt. 1. From the beginning to the Babylonian destruction -- pt. 2. From the return of the exiles to the world of Jesus.Credits: Photographers and archaeologists, Nahman Avigad, Gabriel Barkay, Werner Braun.Performer: Narrated by Hershel Shanks.

Summary: Fascinating history of Jerusalem from the Canaanite beginnings to the Arab conquest, supported by archaeological findings. Starting with the Canaanite settlements, the sequence includes the building of the city by Kings David, Solomon and Herod, its destruction by the Babylonians and the Romans, and its transformation by the Arabs. A couple of archaeological discoveries are presented and discussed in detail: King David's tomb, the underground water tunnel and the Siloam Inscription, Jesus' tomb, the oldest biblical text--preceeding by 400 years the Dead Sea Scrolls. DANA 1)667 cassette 1 2)667 cassette 2

Babylon [videorecording] : the gate of the gods / produced by SCRIB ; written and directed by Antti Kaskia. Cicero, Ill. : Roland Collection, [198-?] 1 videocassette (25 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. (Ancient cultures of Mesopotamia)Credits: Photographer, Pertti SeppElE ; music, Munir Bashir ... [et al.] ; consultant, Erkki Salonen.

Summary: The ruins of Babylon, seen in their present-day condition and collections of artworks from the National Museum of Iraq are shown and discussed to demonstrate the sophistication and splendor of Babylonian culture. MEDIA 1)2-2539

Bays¯ikilr¯an [videorecording] = The cyclist / Written, directed, and edited by Mohsen Makhmalbaf. Chicago, Ill. : Facets Video, 1996. 1 videocassette (73 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. (Films from Iran)Credits: Director of photography, A.R. Zaiindast ; music, M. Entezami ; director of dubbing, M. Esmaielf.Cast: Starring: Mu?harram Zayn»alz»adah, Ism»aæ»il Sul?t»aniy»an.

Summary: Nazim, formerly a cyclist, but now a lowly Afghan guest worker in Iran, in order to obtain money to pay for medical care for his desperately ill wife, must overcome many obstacles in his attempt to ride a bicycle continuously for seven days and nights. MEDIA 1)2-3349

Beirut [videorecording] : the last home movie / Zoh1 Film Productions, Inc., in association with Valley Filmworks, Inc. and WGBH/Boston ; directed and produced by Jennifer Fox ; associate producer, Gaby Bustros ; written by Jennifer Fox and John Mullen. New York, NY : Distributed by Women Make Movies, c1991. 1 videocassette (88 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 1/2 in.Credits: Editor, John Mullen ; cinematography, Alex Nepomniaschy.

Summary: Chronicles three months in 1981 in the life of a Lebanese family living in Beirut's heavily bombed and all-but-deserted neighborhood:Christian Ashrafia. The Bustros family cannot face the present, extricate itself from the past, or imagine the future. MEDIA 1)2-5415

The Black tulip [videorecording] / Multimedia Oy ; produced and directed by Bruce "Pacho" Lane. Albuquerque, N.M. : Earthworm Films, 1988. 1 videocassette (27 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.Credits: Camera and editing, Pacho Lane.Performer: Tim Steffa, narrator.

Summary: Presents the Soviet war with Afghanistan, with emphasis on the cost of war, especially in loss of lives, and the different understanding of the MEDIA 1)2-3087

The Challenge of the past [videorecording] / a BBC-TV Production in association with Ambrose Video ; producer, Hugh Purcell. New York, NY : Ambrose Video Publishing ; St. Paul, MN : Highsmith [distributor], c1993. 1 videocassette (50 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. (Living Islam ; v. 2)Credits: Principal consultant, Akbar Ahmed ; consultants, Peter Avery, Francis Robinson ; music, Rohan ; researchers, Jeffrey Lee, Roomana Mahwed ; film editor, Noel Chanan ; videotape editor, Peter Dunkley.Narrator: Akbar Ahmed.

Summary: The many differences in Muslim thinking today are the result of influence of three major Islamic empires. The Ottomans were confronted by Europe and Christianity accounting for the "western" approach of many Turkish Muslims ; the Mongols achieved a synthesis with Hinduism that produced such beauty as the Taj Mahal, while the Saffavid dynasty was characterized by the Shi'a/Sunni split which is still acted out in southern Iran in the Taziya pageants. MEDIA 1)2-2252

Coverup [videorecording] : behind the Iran Contra Affair / an Empowerment Project production ; produced by Barbara Trent, Gary Meyer, David Kasper ; written by Eve Goldberg ; directed by Barbara Trent. [Santa Monica, Calif.] : Empowerment Project ; [Oak Forest, Ill.] : MPI Home Video [distributor], c1988. 1 videocassette (ca. 76 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 1/2 in.Credits: Edited by David Kasper, Eve Goldberg ; camera, Gary Meyer ; English voiceover, Tony Plana ; music, Ruben Blades, Richard Elliot, Pink Floyd, Lou Reed.Narrator: Elizabeth Montgomery.

Summary: A shocking tangled tale of politics, corruption, drugs, hostages, weapons, assassinations, covert operations, and the ultimate plan to suspend the Constitution of the United States. This documentary starts where the Congressional Hearings left off! MEDIA 1)2-666

Christians, Jews, and Moslems in Medieval Spain [videorecording] / a co-production of NITRA, S.A., T.V.E. and RAI ; in cooperation with The Spanish Ministry of Culture. Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities, c1989. 1 videocassette (52 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. (Europe in the Middle Ages)Credits: Historical consultants, Julio Caro Baroja, Georges Duby, Mario and Marco Bussagli ; English adaptation, Marianne Mantell.Narrator: Robert Lanchester.

Summary: Due partly to the weakness of its Visigothic rulers, partly to the proximity of Africa, the Iberian peninsula was conquered by Berbers and by Arabs belonging to the Ommeyad Dynasty of Damascous. This program describes the history of Spain from the time of the first landing, in 711, through the nearly 800-year-long war that ended in the expulsion of both Moors and Jews in 1492. DANA 1)194

Crusades. Volume 2, Jerusalem [videorecording] / a BBC TV Production, in association with A&E Network ; written by Terry Jones and Alan Ereira ; produced and directed by Alan Ereira and David Wallace. [New York] : A&E Home Video, c1995. 1 videocassette (50 mins) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.Credits: Music, Jos1 Nieto ; photography, David South, John Else ; sound, Mike Turner, Richard Merrick ; editor, John Dinwoodie.Performer: Host, Terry Jones.Cast: Nigel Anthony, Marcello Maraschalachi.

Summary: "This second volume chronicles the Crusaders' trail of carnage across the Middle East. Two-thirds of them would not even survive the beginning of their journey, and Terry Jones illustrates why as he attempts to duplicate their march across the harsh, rocky landscape of Anatolia in the heat of summer, wearing chain mail."--Container. MEDIA 1)2-3502

Days of democracy [videorecording] / a film by Ateyyat El Abnoudy ; director, Ateyyat El Abnoudy. Seattle WA : Arab Film Distribution, c1996. 1 videocassette (70 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.Credits: Cinematography, Mohamed Shafia ; montage, Tamer Ezzat.

Summary: This film depicts the endeavors of women in Egypt to make a comeback to political life through the parliamentary elections held at the closing years of the 20th century. MEDIA 1)2-3784

Deadly currents / a New Yorker Films release ; an Associated Producers production ; directed by Simcha Jacobovici ; produced by Simcha Jacobovici, Elliot Halpern and Ric Esther Bienstock ; edited by Steve Weslak. New York : New Yorker Video, c1997, 1991. 1 videocassette (114 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.Credits: Cinematography, Mark Mackay ; music, Stephen Price.

Summary: Exposes with unprecedented objectivity the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, examining the brutal hostility from both sides, and offering equal footage to both parties. DANA 1)713

Death on the Nile [videorecording] : the struggle for peace and the assassination of Anwar Sadat / ABC News ; Capital Cities/ABC Video Enterprises ; producer, Ted Jessup.Credits: Music, Michael Karp.Narrator: Peter Thomas.Performer: With Frank Reynolds, Peter Jennings, Ted Koppel, Barbara Walters, Sam Donaldson, Hugh Downs, Tom Jarriel, Harry Reasoner [and] Howard K. Smith.

Summary: The story of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, who turned his back on history and wishes of the nation he led to begin the struggle for peace in the Middle East, and lost his life in the process, cut down by assassin's bullets. MEDIA 1)2-1540

Discovering the music of the Middle East [videorecording] / Barr Films ; directed and produced by Bernard Wilets. Huntsville, TX : Educational Video Network, c1984. 1 videocassette (20 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.Credits: Photography, Frank Stokes.

Summary: Traces much of the music of the Middle East and Balkans back to the spread of Mohammedanism. Introduces such instruments as the oud, santur, qanun, cimbalum and dumbek, and demonstrates the concepts of highly ornamented melodic lines and asymmetrical rhythms. MUSIC 1)418

Divorce Iranian style [videorecording] / a film by Kim Longinotto & Ziba Mir-Hosseini. New York : Women Make Movies, c1998. 1 videocassette (80 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.Credits: Editor, Barrie Vince.Performer: Narrator: Joanna Rosenthall.

Summary: Look inside an Iranian divorce court shows how women are treated under Islamic law. MEDIA 1)2-3800

The dream becomes a reality [videorecording] : nation building and the continued struggle of the women of the Eritrean People's Liberation Front / a documentary by Eva Egensteiner ; produced at the Center for Visual Anthropology, Department of Anthropology, University of Southern California. [Berkeley, Calif.] : University of California Extension, Center for Media and Independent Learning, c1995. 1 videocassette (48 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.Credits: Production assistance, Daniel McCoy ... [et al.] ; translation, Martha Yebio, Elma Yohannes ; introductory music, Mohammed Derff ; final music, Aron Tadesse.

Summary: Interviews with women who were treated as equals during the struggle for Eritrean independence about their current employment and social conditions. Most have continued to work in their professions or vocations although the traditional cultural forces make full sexual equality impossible. MEDIA 1)2-3719

The edge of peace [videorecording] : six personal stories : a film / by Ilan Ziv ; production of Tamouz Media, Amythos Productions, Thania Production ; in association with Channel Four TV (U.K.). New York, NY : First Run/Icarus Films, c1995. 1 videocassette (104 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.Credits: Producers, Daoud Kuttab, Amit Breuer, Ilan Ziv ; director, Ilan Ziv ; editor, Yosef Grunfeld.Performer: Narrator, Ohad Shachar.

Summary: Documentary chronicles the first year of the implementation of the Israeli-Palestinian accords as experienced by both Palestinians and Israelis. Three Palestinians and three Israelis were given video cameras to document their lives and the lives of their communities during this turbulent time. MEDIA 1)2-3783

Edward Said on orientalism [videorecording] / producer Sanjay Talreja ; Sut Jhally, director. Northampton, MA : Media Education Foundation, c1998. 1 videocassette (40 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. (Video resources for the 21st century) (Race & diversity series)Credits: Sanjay Talreja, editor ; assistant editor, Jeremy Smith ; research, Nessim Watson.Performer: Edward Said.

Summary: Edward Said's book Orientalism has been influential in a diverse range of disciplines since its publication in 1978. In this interview he talks about the context in which the book was conceived, its main themes, and how its original thesis relates to the contemporary understanding of "the Orient." MEDIA 1)2-3695

Elie Wiesel's Jerusalem [motion picture] / produced and directed byJohn McGreevy. [S.l. : s.n.], 1978. 1 film (25 min.) : sd., col. ; 16 mm. (Cities)Credits: Editor, Edward Roberts ; original music by John Mills-Cockell.

Summary: Author Elie Wiesel takes the viewer on a personal pilgrimage through the legends, myths, and historical sights of Jerusalem. MEDIA 1)4-532

The Enterprise [videorecording] / a KCET production ; producer, Arthur Barron. Alexandria, VA : PBS Video, 1989, c1988. 1 videocassette (60 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. (Secret intelligence ; pt. 4)Credits: Written by Arthur Barron and Blaine Bagget ; editor, Joe Bergen ; Washington sequences directed by Greg Cooke ; camera, Peter Pilafian ; original music by The Sound Chamber.Narrator: Bill Kurtis.

Summary: The decision to curtail the use of secret agents by the CIA was a decision Carter's White House would come to regret as it suffered the consequences of a failed hostage rescue attempt in Iran. MEDIA 1)2-1782

Fictitious marriage [videorecording] / Tom Productions presents ; produced by Micha Sharfshtein ; directed by Haim Bouzaglo ; written by Haim Buzaglo and Yossi Savaya. Teaneck, N.J. : Ergo Media, c1992. 1 videocassette (90 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. (Israeli cinema)Credits: Cinematographer, Amnon Solomon ; music, Shmuel Kraus and Itzhak Klepter; editor, Tova Asher.Cast: Shlomo Bar-Aba, Irit Sheleg, Ofra Weingarten.

Summary: An Israeli man in the midst of a mid-life crisis leaves his family in Jerusalem, travels secretly to Tel Aviv, enters a fictitious marriage, and is mistaken for an Arab laborer. MEDIA 1)2-2751

Field diary [videorecording] / produced by Les Films d'ici ; A.G. Productions ; directed by Amos Gitai. New York : First Run Icarus Films, 1982. 1 videocassette (83 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.Credits: Camera, Nurith Aviv ; editing, Sheherazad Saadi.

Summary: "In spite of difficulties posed by soldiers, officials, and other authorities who tried to stop him from filming, director Amos Gitai stubbornly forged ahead with this documentary on the Israeli occupied areas of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. Life in these regions is shown in all its variety, from the Israeli soldiers who mainly support the occupation (one does suggest the land should be returned to the Palestinians), to the markets and towns bustling with activity, to the farmers at work. There is also an interview with a mayor who was permanently disabled in a bomb blast, and overall, an attempt was made to present a complete picture of both Palestinian and Israeli life in these disputed territories"--All Movie Guide. MEDIA 1)2-5405

Five millennia Mesopotamian architectural heritage [videorecording]/ written and directed by Antti Kaskia ; produced by SCRIB. Cicero, Ill. : Roland Collection, 1980. 1 videocassette (26 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. (Ancient cultures of Mesopotamia)Credits: Photographer, Pertti Seppala ; music, Munir Bashir ... [et al.] ; consultant, Erkki Salonen.

Summary: Explores the Mesopotamian origins, basic motifs, and lasting influences of Islamic architecture using classic examples still in existence throughout the territory that is now modern Iraq. MEDIA 1)2-2535

Foundations [videorecording]/ a BBC-TV Production in association with Ambrose Video and the I.I.S. ; producer, Paul Kriwaczek. New York, NY : Ambrose Video Publishing ; St. Paul, MN : Highsmith [distributor], c1993. 1 videocassette (50 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. (Living Islam ; v. 1)Credits: Principal consultant, Akbar Ahmed ; music, Rohan ; graphic design, Ortmans Young ; videotape editor, Peter Dworkley ; film researcher, Peter Murphy ; researcher, Jeffery Lee ; film editors, Nowl Chanan, Peter Miller.Narrator: Akbar Ahmed.

Summary: An introduction to the essentials of Islam. The tenets of faith are deeply woven around the life of Muhammad, the Prophet of Allah. The program finds a living saint in the dunes of Timbuktu converting pagan villagers to Islam in the exact manner of Muhammad. And across the world, as the Prophet did in his time, Muslims learn to balance din (religion) and dunya (life). MEDIA 1)2-2251

Four women of Egypt [videorecording]/ Women Make Movies ; the National Film Board of Canada presents a film by Tahani Rached ; producer in Egypt, Elixir Production ; producer, Eric Michel ; written and directed by Tahani Rached. [Canada] : National Film Board of Canada ; New York : distributed by Women Make Movies, [1997] 1 videocassette (90 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 1/2 in.Credits: Cinematography, Jacques Leduc, Serge Lafortune ; editing, Fernand Bolanger, Zeina Mahmnoud ; original music, Jean Derome.Performer: Safynaz Kazem, Wedad Mitry, Shahenda Maklad, Amina Rachid.

Summary: How do we get along with eachother when our views collide? These four Egyptian women have the same goals--human diginity and social justice--but each adopts an approach radically different from the others. Muslim, Christian, Jewish or non-religious, their visions of society range from wanting a secular or socialist state to an Islamic one. But these friends refuse to demonize one another or treat each other with disdain. Deeply committed, these women argue openly, without ever breaking the bond that unites them. MEDIA 1)2-3830

Grass [videorecording]: a nation's battle for life / a Paramount Picture ; presented by Adolph Zukor and Jesse L. Lasky ; produced/directed by Merian C. Cooper, Ernest B. Schoedsack and Marguerite Harrison. New York, N.Y. : Milestone Film & Video, c1992. 1 videodisc (70 min.) : sd., b&w ; 12 in.Series: Age of explorationCredits: Photography by Cooper and Schoedsack ; new Iranian score by Gholam Hosain Janati-Ataie, Kavous Shirzadian and Amir Ali Vahabzadegan.

Summary: A documentary in which Merian C. Cooper, Ernest Schoedsack, and Marguerite Harrison travel through Asia Minor and Iraq to reach a tribe of nomads in Iran known as the Bakhtyari. They follow the tribe on its forty-eight day trek across deserts, streams, and mountains, through snow and ice, to reach pasture for their flocks. These three people were the first Westerners to cross the Zardeh Kuh Pass and the first to make this migration with the tribes. MEDIA 1)7-88 1 V-DISC V-DISC

The Great War. Episode Seven, Hatred & hunger [videorecording]: and the shaping of the 20th century / a KCET/BBC co-production in association with The Imperial War Museum ; produced and directed by Margaret Koval ; written by Blaine Baggett, Joe Angier and Jay Winter. Los Angeles, CA : KCET/BBC ; Alexandria, VA : distributed by PBS Video, c1996. 1 videocassette (58 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 1/2 in.Credits: Series producer, Carl Byker ; editor, Douglas Cheek ; director of photography, Mitch Wilson ; music, Mason Daring ; chief historian, Jay Winter.Cast: Narrator, Salome Jeus.

Summary: This episode examines the end of World War I with emphasis on unresolved issues from the Balkans to the Middle East. World War I brought the collapse of four empires, the death of nine million soldiers and the ruin of much of Europe. The struggle to rebuild lives, countries and governments would set the stage for an even greater catastrophe a generation later. MEDIA 1)2-2984

The Great War. Episode three, Total war [videorecording]: and the shaping of the 20th century / a KCET/BBC co-production in association with The Imperial War Museum ; directed by Lyn Goldfarb and Carl Byker ; written by Blaine Baggett, Lyn Goldfarb and Jay Winter ; produced by Lyn Goldfarb and David Mrazek. Los Angeles, CA : KCET/BBC ; [Alexandria, VA] : distributed by PBS Video, c1996. 1 videocassette (58 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 1/2 in.Credits: Series producer, Carl Byker ; editor, David Mrazek and Meri Weingarten ; director of photography, Mitch Wilson ; music, Mason Daring ; chief historian, Jay Winter.Cast: Narrated by Salome Jens.

Summary: Examines the evolution of World War I from a conflict fought across the landscape of Europe to a global war. Covers extent of the war in Great Britain and Turkey; the use of terror in modern war and the evolution of "total war", especially regarding aerial and chemical weapons, the first 20th century genocide--the Armenian genocide. MEDIA 1)2-2980 2)2-4185

Hatra [videorecording]/ written and directed by Antti Kaskia ; produced by SCRIB. Cicero, Ill. : Roland Collection, 1980. 1 videocassette (25 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. (Ancient cultures of Mesopotamia)Credits: Photographer, Pertti SeppElE ; music, Munir Bashir ... [et al.] ; consultant, Erkki Salonen.

Summary: Profiles the art, architecture, and history of the ancient Mesopotamian city of Hatra in present-day northern Iraq. Located along a major silk trade route, the city was a meeting ground for the cultures of Mesopotamia and Greece. The dual influence of these cultures is demonstrated using footage of the city's barely excavated ruins and works of art. MEDIA 1)2-2534

Heart of the warrior [videorecording]/ Michael Franck Productions ; producers, Michael Franck and Stephen Peck ; director, Stephen Peck. Hollywood, CA : Franck Films Oy : The Video Project [distributor], c1990. 1 videocassette (54 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. (Wounds of war ; 2)Credits: Original concept, Stephen Peck ; editor, Jukka Nykanen.Performer: Bob Sampson, Nikolai Chuvanov.

Summary: A former U.S. Army paratrooper who fought in Vietnam until his left leg was shot off; and a former paratrooper in the Soviet Army who served in Afghanistan until his right leg was shatterred by a bullet tell their personal stories. MEDIA 1)2-2010

Homecoming [videorecording]/ Moscow Central Documentary Studio ; citizen Exchange Council (New York) in association with The American-Soviet Film Initiative (Moscow) ; director, Tatyana Chubakova. Oakland, CA : Video Project [distributor], c1987. 1 videocassette (17 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. (Wounds of war ; 3)Credits: Script, Sergei Bobrov.

Summary: Veterans of the Soviet involvement in Afghanistan returned home with unresolved feelings about a demoralizing and unpopular war. The first film to document the human impact of the Afghan war. MEDIA 1)2-2011

The Hundred years war, personal notes. Parts 1-2 [videorecording]/ Seventh Day Productions ; producer and director, Ilan Ziv. New York, NY : Icarus Films, 1983. 2 videocassettes (98 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 1/2 in.

Summary: Shows how the roots of the June 1982 Israeli invasion of Lebanon are found in the 1967 war in the Middle East. Focuses on the lives of individual Palestinians in Israel and on the Gush Emunim movement among Israeli settlers. MEDIA 1)2-541 cassette 1 2)2-542 cassette 2

Into the future [videorecording]/ produced and directed by Alan Rosenthal. New York, N.Y. : WNET/Thirteen [producer], 1984. 1 videocassette (58 min.) : sd., col. ; 3/4 in.Series: Heritage : civilization and the Jews ; 9Credits: Hosted and narrated by Abba Eban.

Summary: Examines the birth of the State of Israel, the plight of Soviet Jewry, and those in other parts of the world and probes the meaning of Jewish identity today. MEDIA 1)195

Introduction to the end of an argument [videorecording]= Muqaddimah Li-Nih»ay»at Jid»al / by Elia Suleiman and Jayce Salloum. New York, NY : Third World Newsreel, c1990. 1 videocassette (41 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 1/2 in.

Summary: Combining news soundbytes, movie clips and documentary footage shot in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, the filmmakers critique Western-based representations of Arab culture. The artists cleverly mimic the Western media tableau in an exhilarating mix of fragmented stereotypes from mainstream movies to prime-time news. MEDIA 1)2-3078

Iskandar¯iyah l¯ih? [videorecording]= Alexandrie pourquoi? / Misr International Films ; [produced and directed by] Youssef Chahine ; written by Youssef Chahine and Mohsen Zayed. Seattle, Wash. : Arab Film Distribution, [199-?] 1 videocassette (125 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 1/2 in.Credits: Cinematography, Mu?hsin Na?sr ; editing, Rashida Abdel Salam ; music, FuÆ»ad al-?Z»ahir»i.Cast: Ezzat El Alaili, Farid Chawki, Naglaa Fathi.

Summary: Amid poverty, death and suffering caused by World War II, 18-year-old Yehia dreams of studying filmmaking in America. After falling in love and discovering the lies of European occupation, he reevaluated his identity and allegiances. MEDIA 1)2-5407

Islam [videorecording]/ a co-production of WETA-TV and the Smithsonian Institution; produced and directed by Steve York; written by Michael Olmert. Washington, D.C. : Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association, c1987. 1 videocassette (VHS) (58 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.Series: Smithsonian World.Credits: Executive producer, Adrian Malone; cinematographer, Foster Wiley; editor, Nancy R. Kellman.Narrator: David McCullough.

Summary: Discusses the history and culture of Islam, not only as a religion, but also as a way of life. DANA 1)39

Islam, 600-1200 [videorecording]/ Network Television/Goldcrest Television ; producer, Nicholas Barton. Falls Church, VA : Landmark Films, c1985. 1 videocassette (26 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.Series: The World, a television history

Summary: Describes the birth of Islam in Arabia and tells how it grew into one of the world's greatest empires. Explains how the flame of civilization was kept alive in the Near East while western Europe entered the Dark Ages. MEDIA 1)2-3999

Islam, faith and nations [videorecording]/ an MPI release of a PSA Production ; produced by Fereidun Jor Jani ; directed by Fereidun Jor Jani, Folco Quilici. [S.l.] : P.S.A. Inc. Rai. Corp. ; Oak Forest, Ill. : MPI Home Video [distributor], c1983. 1 videocassette (120 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 1/2 in.Credits: Edited by Manuchehr Tayyab ; written by Andre Miquel and Fereidun Jor Jani ; music by Piero Piccioni.Narrator: Sam Gray.

Summary: This brilliantly produced film takes us on a journey through the Story of Islam, from its humble beginnings 1300 years ago, to its place in the world today. We are introduced to the culture; philosophy, and staples of this way of life which is rapidly being embraced by so many in the west. If you are not familiar with principles of Islam, you will be surprised to learn of the amazing similarities between Muslim, Christian, and Judaic faiths... MEDIA 1)2-1411

Islamic art [videorecording]/ RM Productions and TF1 ; directed by MichMle Arnaud. Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities, 1988, c1993. 1 videocassette (30 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2. (World of Islam)Credits: English version written by Michael Bakewell ; series devised by Nadjm-Oud Dine Bammate ; English version made by World Wide Pictures, Ltd.Performer: Narrated by Ian Holm.

Summary: Forbidden by Islamic law to represent the human form, Moslem art bursts forth in the characteristic decorative style known as "arabesque". The film discusses the architecture and sculpture of mosques and Koranic schools, the illumination and calligraphy of sacred texts, music, the art of the garden, and the influence of the abstract arabesque on Western art. MEDIA 1)2-3302

The Islamic city [videorecording]/ RM Productions and TF1 ; directed by MichMle Arnaud. Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities, c1988. 1 videocassette (30 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. (World of Islam)Credits: English version written by Michael Bakewell. Narrator: Ian Holm.

Summary: In the middle of deserts or steppes, towns assume vast religous, cultural, economic and political influence. Cairo, Damascus and Sanaa exemplify the Islamic city, centered around the traditional medina, mosques and souks, beset by the modern problems of industrialization and overpopulation. MEDIA 1)2-1808

Israel vs. the PLO [videorecording]: the invasion of Lebanon / ABC News ; Capital Cities/ABC Video Enterprises ; producer, Ted Jessup. [S.l.] : MPI Home Video, c1989. 1 videocassette (60 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.Series: ABC News great t.v. news storiesCredits: Music, Michael Karp.Narrator: Peter Thomas.Performer: With Peter Jennings, Sam Donaldson, Barbara Walters, Geraldo Rivera, Frank Reynolds, Pierre Salinger and others.

Summary: The story of Israel's 1982 attempt to obliterate a formidable enemy ; of the bloody attack on Beirut ; of the innocent civilians caught tragically in the crossfire ; and of the horrible price paid when Israel changed from David to Goliath. MEDIA 1)2-1546

It takes a child [videorecording]: Craig Kielburger's story : a journey into child labor / Bullfrog Films presents a Judy Jackson film ; produced by Judy Films Inc.; produced in association with TVOntario ; director/writer, Judy Jackson ; producers, Judy Jackson, Deborah Parks. Oley, PA : Bullfrog Films, c1998. 1 videocassette (56 min., 2 sec.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.Credits: Editor, Nick Hector ; photography, Mike Grippo, Alam Rahman.Performer: Narrator, Jennifer Dale.

Summary: "Craig Kielburger was 12-years-old when child labor activist Iqbal Massih was killed in Pakistan. That event changed Craig's life forever. He went on a seven-week trip to South Asia to find out everything he could about the lives of child laborers. What he learned has turned him into a passionate, articulate, and incredibly effective advocate on their behalf. With a group of his peers Craig has founded 'Free the Children,' a children's organization that now has 10, 000 members in 20 countries."--Container. MEDIA 1)2-5152

John Poindexter St. & the times of a sign [videorecording]: a folk history of the Iran-Contra scandal / a film by David Goldsmith and Steve Day. Hohokus, NJ : New Day Films, 1994. 1 videocassette (39 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.

Summary: The people of Odon, Indiana (birthplace of John Poindexter) comment on the events surrounding the Iran-Contra scandal. Also mentioned is the issue over whether to still rename the street in front of Odon's high school after John Poindexter since Poindexter was involved in the Iran-Contra affair. Discusses the theft of the sign by Bill Breeden and the procecution of the crime. MEDIA 1)2-3900

The Kalasha [videorecording]: north west frontier, Pakistan : rites of spring / Granada Television International ; directed and produced by John Sheppard. Chicago, Ill. : Public Media Films, 1991, 1990. 1 videocassette (52 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. (Disappearing world)Credits: Cameraman, Mike Blakeley ; film editor, Kimball Horton ; researcher, Charlie Rodger ; anthropologist, Peter Parkes.

Summary: Looks at the lives of the Kalasha, who live in the high valleys of the Hindu Kush Mountains in the northwest frontier province of Pakistan, whose way of life is being threatened because they have mortgaged their land and walnut trees to Chitrali Muslims. MEDIA 1)2-3917

The Key [videorecording]/ produced by A.R. Zarin ; director, A. Foroozesh ; screenplay by Abbas Kiarostami. [Chicago, IL] : Facets Video, c1996. 1 videocassette (76 min.) : sd., col. ; ½ in. (Films from Iran)Credits: Scriptwriter and editor, A. Kiarostami ; cinematography, Mohammad Aladpoush.Cast: Mahnaz Anasrian, Fatemeh Asar, Amir Pourhassan, Emad Taheri.

Summary: A four-year-old boy, locked in the family apartment while his mother goes out to do some shopping, tries to take care of his baby brother and cope with a series of minor crises, as anxious neighbors try to advise him from outside. MEDIA 1)2-3345

Kings and pirates [videorecording]/ produced by Pacific Productions and Pacific Mountain Network ; produced, directed and written by Jo Franklin-Trout. Chicago, IL : Films Incorporated [distributor], 1983. 1 videocassette (ca. 58 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. (Oil kingdom series)Credits: Director of photography, Stephen Confer ; editor, Nancy R. Kellman.Narrator: Jo Franklin-Trout

Summary: Documentary about the "Eldorado" countries of the Persian Gulf--wealthy nations almost totally unknown to the rest of the world--Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman. Examines the people, the problems, and the rulers of these nations, their history and what the future will hold for them. MEDIA 1)2-1448

The Last crusade [videorecording]/ a BBC-TV Production in association with Ambrose Video Publishing and the I.I.S. ; producer, John Percival. New York, NY : Ambrose Video Publishing, c1993. 1 videocassette (50 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. (Living Islam ; v. 6)Credits: Principal consultant, Akbar Ahmed ; music, Rohan ; videotape editor, Peter Dunkley ; film researcher, Peter Murphy ; researcher, Amina Minns ; supervising film editor, Noel Chanan ; film editor, Peter Miller.Narrator: Akbar Ahmed.

Summary: As many nations both West and East, from Algeria to Malaysia, face an Islamic revival, this program looks at the revolutionary and reforming spirit of Muslims. Locations visited include Jerusalem, Cairo, Kadvna and Teheran. MEDIA 1)2-2256

Lawrence of Arabia [videorecording]/ Columbia Pictures ; produced by Sam Spiegel ; directed by David Lean. Burbank, CA : RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video, c1989. 2 videocassettes (216 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.Credits: Editor, Anne V. Coates ; music composed by Maurice Jarre ; screenplay by Robert Bolt.Cast: Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn, Jack Hawkins, Jose Ferrer, Anthony Quayle, Claude Rains, and Omar Sharif.

Summary: The motion picture version of the experiences of T.E. Lawrence who was better known as Lawrence of Arabia. As a young British officer in WWI, Lawrence proved instrumental in leading an Arab revolt against the powerful Turks. Lawrence's leadership not only proved effective but also magnetic to the Arabs. MEDIA 1)2-822 cassette 1 2)2-823 cassette 2

Leila [videorecording]/ a film by Dariush Mehrjui ; director & producer, Dariush Mehrjoui ; script, M. Ansarian, D. Mehrjui. New York, N.Y. : First Run/Icarus Films, 1997. 1 videocassette (102 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 1/2 in.Credits: Editor, M. Khergheh ; music, K. Jahanshahi ; cinematography, M. Kalari.Cast: Leila Hatami, Ali Mossafa, J. Sheikhi, M. Sharifinia, T. Mehrzad, A. Payvar.

Summary: A wife in Iran who cannot have children is pressured by her in-laws into persuading her husband to take another wife so that he may have sons. A portrayal of the clash between tradition and modern marriage in Iran. MEDIA 1)2-3694

Middle East [videorecording]: cradle of conflict / produced by Bridgestone Production Group and AVI Communications ; Randi J. Ide, producer ; written by James R. Wallis, Jr. [S.l.] : Distributed by the Bridgestone Group, 1991. 1 videocassette (40 min.) : sd., col. ;Credits: Researched by Randie J. Ide.Performer: James R. Wallis, Jr., host.

Summary: The Middle East is known as the "Cradle of Civilization," but it is also one of the most misunderstood regions to the Western mind. This program examines why the cultures that share this region are in such conflict. DANA 1)1245

Mon coeur est témoin [videorecording]/ un film de Louise Carré ; [presented by] Les Films Virage [and] La Maison des quatre [in association with] l'Office National du Film du Canada [and] Z'Yeux noirs movies. [New York?] : [Distributor] Women make movies, c1996. 1 videocassette (56 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.Credits: Camera, Janusz Polom, Martine LeClerc ; sound, Marie-France Delagrave.

Summary: Dramatization of correspondence and interviews with women from Africa and the Middle East about the condition of women in their countries. MEDIA 1)2-3906

Un Mur à Jérusalem [videorecording]= A Wall in Jerusalem / directed by Frederic Rossif. Las Cruces, NM : Hen's Tooth Video, c1989. 1 videocassette (91 min.) : sd., b&w ; 1/2 in. (Hen's Tooth Video Masterworks)Credits: Edited by Francoise Duer.Performer: Narrated by Richard Burton.

Summary: Documentary about the growth of Israel into today's Jewish homeland explores more than seventy years of struggle for religious freedom. Begins with the 1894 Dreyfus Affair, and then looks at Theodor Herzl, founder of modern Zionism; the earliest immigration and settlements; the formation of kibbutzim; the Balfour Declaration; the rise of European anti-Semitism; the British occupation of Palestine; Arab confrontations; the U.N. resolution; the Exodus incident; and the Six-Day War. MEDIA 1)2-2749

My home, my prison [videorecording]/ produced and directed by Susana Blaustein Mu±oz and Erica Marcus. New York, N.Y. : Women Make Movies [distributor], c1992. 1 videocassette (66 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 1/2 in.Credits: Cinematography, John Knoop ; editor, Ismael Saavedra ; original music, Donna Viscuso.Performer: Narrators, Martin Sheen, Gail Golden, Raymonda Hawa Tawil.

Summary: Film based upon the Palestinian-Arab activist and journalist Raymonda Hawa Tawil's biography written during the time of the military occupation of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, when everyday life for the Palestinians was a minefield of violent uncertainties. MEDIA 1)2-2776

Nargess [videorecording]/ director, Rakhshad Bani Etemad ; screenplay, R.B. Etemad, F. Jirani. Chicago, IL : Facets Video, 1999. 1 videocassette (100 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. (Films from Iran)Credits: Music, M.R. Aligholi ; editor, Sh. Vahidi ; photography, H. Jafarian ;Cast: F. Farjami, Abolfazi Pour Arab, A. Razavi, Reza Kaeam Rezaie.

Summary: "Afagh is an aging thief who has lost her beauty and is in danger of losing her rakish young lover, Adel. When Adel meets Nargess, the angelic daughter of a poor family, he resolves to break with his old life and go straight, but finding an honest job proves too hard, and he goes back to the old gang for one last burglary...."--Container. MEDIA 1)2-5046

Al-Nasir Salad al-Din [videorecording]= Saladin / August Light Productions ; a Lotus Film production in connection with the Egyptian Cinema Organization ; director, Youssef Chahine ; story, Youssef el Sebai. [S.l.] : Arab Film Distributions, [199-?] 1 videocassette [145 min.] : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.Cast: Ahmed Mazhar, Salah Zulficar, Nadia Loutfi.

Summary: Saladin unites the Arab nation, liberates Jerusalem from its European captors, and defeats the venal and treacherous Crusaders. The love interest subplot finally sees the union of a female Crusader and Saladin's Christian Arab lieutenant. MEDIA 1)2-5408

The need [videorecording]/ director, Alireza Dawood Nejad ; screenplay, Ali Akbar Ghazi Nezam. Chicago, IL : Facets Video, c1996. 1 videocassette (81 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. (Films from Iran)Credits: Music, Mohammad Reza Aligholi ; editor, Hossein Moini.Cast: Ii Suri, Tarahom Fat'hi, Mohammad Reza Davudnezhad, Shohreh Lorestani, Ezzatollah Solhju Mehraban.

Summary: Two poor boys compete for an apprenticeship in a printshop. MEDIA 1)2-3343

Nomads of Badakhshan. [motion picture] / produced by Judith and Stanley Hallet in cooperation with the Afghan Tourist Organization and Radio Afghanistan. New York : Film Images, 1976, [made 1975] 1 reel, 27 min. : sd., col. ; 16 mm.

Summary: Describes the life style of two Durrani tribes in Badakhshan. The film follows the nomads as they journey by camel caravan from summer pastures high in the mountains to winter homes near Kunduz. MEDIA 1)4-293

Paradise lies at the feet of the mother [videorecording]/ a BBC Production in association with Ambrose Video and the I.I.S. ; producer, John Percival. [New York : Ambrose Video Publishing], c1993. 1 videocassette (ca. 50 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. (Living Islam ; v. 4)Credits: Film editor, Noel Chanan ; videotape editor, Peter Dunkley ; music, Rohan..

Summary: This program looks at the role of women in Islam and in Muslim societies in the Middle East, Asia and Nigeria. MEDIA 1)2-2254

The pedlar [videorecording]/ Art Section of Islamic Propaganda Organization ; script writer, editor & director, M. Makhmalbaf. [Chicago, IL] : Facets Video, [c1996] 1 videocassette (95 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. (Films from Iran) Contents: The happy child -- The birth of an old woman -- The pedlar.Credits: Directors of photography, H. Payvar (first story), M. Fakhimi (second story), A. Zarrin Dast (third story); music, M. Entezamy.Cast: Zohreh Sarmadi, Esmail Sarmadian, Behzad Behzadpoor, Farid Kashan Fallah, Morteza Zarrabi.

Summary: Three loosely connected stories set among the poor of contemporary Tehran. MEDIA 1)2-3348

A people is born [videorecording]/ produced and directed by Eugene Marner. New York, N.Y. : WNET/Thirteen [producer], 1984. 1 videocassette (58 min.) : sd., col. ; 3/4 in.Series: Heritage : civilization and the Jews ; 1Performer: Hosted and narrated by Abba Eban.

Summary: Covers the birth of the Jewish people amid the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia, from 3500 B.C.E. to the 6th century B.C.E. MEDIA 1)187

Pyramid [videorecording]/ funded by The National Endowment for the Humanities, Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Public Television Stations, The American Architectural Foundation of the American Institute of Architects and The National Concrete Masonry Association ; produced by Unicorn Projects ; producer/writer, Mark Olshaker ; producer and director, Larry Klein. Alexandria, VA : distributed by PBS Video, c1988. 1 videocassette (58 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.Credits: Associate producer/research director, Mona Kanin.Performer: Hosted by David Macaulay.

Summary: Explores the geography, history, archaeology, mythology and religions of the ancient Egyptians through a combination of live footage and animation. DANA 1)659

The Road to war in the Persian Gulf [videorecording]/ an American School Publishers production ; director, Frank Beck. [S.l.] : American School Publishers ; Macmillan/McGraw Hill School Publishing Co., c1992. 1 videocassette (24 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 1/2 in. + 1 guide (6 p.). (Current affairs series)Credits: Script, Kate Connell ; camera, Richard von Kaenel ; music and audio production, John Guth.

Summary: This video is designed to give an understanding of the historical causes of the Persian Gulf War. It begins with the period just after World War I, when Britain and France, the main European victors, divided most of the Middle East between them. It goes on to describe how the oil resources of Iraq and Kuwait have shaped their history--first by attracting colonial powers and then by providing wealth for their own development. MEDIA 1)2-1887

Saddam's killing fields [videorecording]/ written and presented by Michael Wood ; producer, Rebecca Dobbs ; director, Christopher Jeans. Falls Church, VA : Landmark Media ; Seattle : Arab Film Distribution, c1993. 1 videocassette (52 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. Contents: Pt. 1. Lament for the South -- Pt. 2. Massacre in the marshes -- Pt. 3. Crimes against humanity.Credits: Camera, Peter Harvey ; sound, John Anderton, Cormack Tohill ; editor, Stephen Singleton.

Summary: "Reveals that since the Shia and the Kurds in northern Iraq were encouraged by the West to rise up against Saddam's regime at the end of the Gulf War more than 300,000 Shia are believed to have been killed and their ancient culture in being systematically destroyed"--Container. MEDIA 1)2-3409

Sallah [videorecording]/ Ergo Media Inc. ; a film by Ephraim Kishon ; produced by Sallah, Ltd. ; produced by Menachem Golan; written and directed by Ephraim Kishon ; edited by Roberto Cinquini, Danny Shik, Jacquot Ehrlich. Teaneck, N.J. : Ergo Media, c1989,1964 1 videocassette (100 min.) : sd., b&w ; 1/2 in.Credits: Director of photography, Floyd Crosby ; music, Yohanan Zarai.Cast: Haym Topol, Geula Noni, Gila Almogor.

Summary: A satirical comedy showing the problems experienced by an immigrant family from North Africa as they adjust to life in Israel. MEDIA 1)2-3047

Sea of conflict [videorecording]/ Pacific Productions and Pacific Mountain Network ; produced, directed, and written by Jo-Franklin Trout. Chicago, IL : Films Incorporated, c1983. 1 videocassette (ca. 59 min.) : sd., col., 1/2 in. (Oil kingdom series)Credits: Director of photography, Stephen Confer.Narrator: Jo-Franklin Trout.

Summary: The oil kingdoms include Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman. Their strategic importance is discussed in relation to the Straits of Hormuz and Iran. Also covered is the stability of governments in the region, their investments, and their views on the Palestinian problem. MEDIA 1)2-1426

The shaping of traditions [videorecording]/ produced by John G. Fox, Julian Krainin ; directed by Julian Krainin. New York, N.Y. : WNET/Thirteen [producer], 1984. 1 videocassette (58 min.) : sd., col. ; 3/4 in.Series: Heritage : civilization and the Jews ; 3Credits: Hosted and narrated by Abba Eban.

Summary: Chronicles the destruction of the Second Temple, the rise of Christianity and Islam, and finally, the emergence of Jewish culture in Europe. MEDIA 1)189

Sidet [videorecording]: forced exile / written, produced and directed by Salem Mekuria ; Mekuria Productions in association with Channel Four Television and Westdeutscher Rundfund Koln. New York, NY : Women Make Movies, c1991. 1 videocassette (60 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.Credits: Cinematographer, Ned Johnston ; editor, Iftach Shavit ; narrator, Salem Mekuria ; executive producer, Barbara Gulahorn Holecek.

Summary: Presents the stories of three Ethiopian women who each sought refuge in the Sudan. Tells how they have managed to survive displacement and creat lives for themselves in exile. MEDIA 1)2-3877

Siege [videorecording]/ produced by Micha Kagan ; directed by Gilberto Tofano ; screenplay by Dahn Ben Amotz and Gilberto Tofano. Teaneck, NJ : Ergo Media Inc., c1988. 1 videocassette (95 min.) : sd., b&w ; 1/2 in. (Israeli cinema)Credits: Director of photography, David Gurfinkel ; editor, Danny Shik ; music, Yohanan Zarai.Cast: Gila Almagor, Dahn Ben Amotz, Yehoram Gaon.

Summary: An Israeli woman loses her husband during the Six Day War. Her husband's friends want her to remain an ever-mourning widow, but she wants to break away from her past and normalize her life. MEDIA 1)2-5049

Stories my country told me [videorecording]: with Eqbal Ahmad / a Penumbra Production for BBC Arena and RM Arts ; producer/director, H. O. Nazareth. Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, 2000. 1 videocassette (56 min.) : sd., col with b&w sequences ; 1/2 in.Credits: Editor, Jon Whitson ; camera, Ranjan Kamath, Arif Ali ; music, the Fratelli Brothers.

Summary: Eqbal Ahmad, a leading authority on colonialism and nationalism, travels Pakistan's and India's Grand Trunk Road from Calcutta to Lahoue, commenting on the history and politics of the subcontinent. Having personally experienced, as a child, the partition into India and Pakistan, he speaks movingly of the evil effects of nationalism and sectarian hatred. DANA 1)1408

Struggling with modernity [videorecording]/ a BBC-TV Production in association with Ambrose Video and the I.I.S. ; producer, Jonathan Drori. New York, NY : Ambrose Video Publishing ; St. Paul, MN : Highsmith [distributor], c1993. 1 videocassette (50 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. (Living Islam ; v. 3)Credits: Principal consultant, Akbar Ahmed ; consultant, Francis Robinson ; music, Rohan ; videotape editor, Peter Dunkley ; film researcher, Peter Murphy ; researcher, Roomana Mahmud ; film editor, Peter Miller.Narrator: Akbar Ahmed.

Summary: Looks at the tensions within Islamic states as they attempt to make their laws and practices compatible with the twenty-first century while remaining true to the spirit of the faith. MEDIA 1)2-2253

The Sultanate of Oman [motion picture] : Communism and Capitalism at the conquest of the Middle Ages / produced by AFI ; a film by Gordon Troeller, Claude Deffarge, and Rosy Rouleau with the collaboration of Simon Hartog. New York : Icarus Films, [19--] 2 film reels (58 min.) : sd., col. ; 16 mm.Credits: Narration, George Freedland ; speaker, Humbert A. Smith.

Summary: Studies Oman's sudden exposure to the interests and ideologies of the 20th century. A country emerging out of total isolation is torn between Marxist guerillas, international businessmen, and multi-national corporations. MEDIA 1)4-362 reel 1 2)4-363 reel 2

The Sumerian kingdom of Ur [videorecording]/ produced by SCRIB ; written and directed by Antti Kaskia. Cicero, Ill. : Roland Collection, [198-?] 1 videocassette (25 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. (Ancient cultures of Mesopotamia)Credits: Photographer, Pertti SepElE ; music, Munir Bashir ... [et al.] ; consultant, Erkki Salonen.

Summary: The ruins of Ur, seen in their present-day condition, and collections of artworks from the National Museum of Iraq present the variety and high level of Sumerian culture. Also touched upon are the history of archaeology and excavation at Ur, and the Marsh Arabs, descendants of the Sumerians, who still inhabit the land where the Tigris and Euphrates meet. MEDIA 1)2-2540

The Temptation of power [motion picture] / producers, Gordien Troeller, Claude Deffarge, FranJois Partant. New York : Icarus Films, 1979, 1976. 1 film reel (43 min.) : sd., col. ; 16 mm.

Summary: A documentary which probes the reasons for widespread discontent among Iran's population during the rule of the Shah. Focuses on elements such as poverty, the roles of the military and police, the demolition of ancient buildings and villages, the erosion of the traditional way of life, land reform, and rapid westernization. MEDIA 1)6-74 1)D-263

Time Life's Lost civilizations [videorecording]/ Time- Life Video and Television ; series producer, Jason Williams. Alexandria, Va. : Time-Life Video and Television, c1995. 10 videocassettes (48 min. ea.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. Contents: Egypt, quest for immortality -- Maya, the blood of kings -- Mesopotamia, return to Eden -- Aegean, legacy of Atlantis -- Greece, a moment of excellence -- China, dynasties of power -- Rome, the ultimate empire -- Africa, a history denied -- Inca, secrets of the ancestors -- Tibet, the end of time.Performer: Narrator, Sam Waterston.

Summary: Combines evocative recreations with three-dimensional computer animation and documentary footage from 26 countries to describe the history and social life and customs of vanished civilizations. DANA 1)1026 cassettes 1 - 10

The Trigger effect [videorecording]/ a BBC-TV Time-Life Television co-production ; written and presented by James Burke ; produced by Mick Jackson and David Kennard. New York : Time-Life Multimedia : distributed by Ambrose Video Publishing, c1978. 1 videocassette (52 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.Series: Connections ; 1Credits: Radiophonic music, Richard Yeoman Clark ; photography, David Feig, Tony Pierce-Roberts ; film editors, Jim Latham, Andrew Hall.Performer: Hosted by James Burke.

Summary: In Upper Egypt, host James Burke explains how plowing, building, writing, taxation, and astronomy began and how they became interdependent. Man's present dependence on complex technological networks is illustrated with a reconstruction of the New York City power blackout of 1965. The program ends in Kuwait, the nation which has moved from the technology of ancient Egypt to that of the modern world in a single generation. MEDIA 1)2-2490

La Triste chanson de Touha [motion picture]= Sad song of Touha / L'Institute du Cinema ; réalisation, Atiat El Abroudi. New York, N.Y. : Icarus, [1972] 1 film reel (11 min.) : sd., b&w ; 16 mm.Credits: Camera, Kamal Mahgoub ; editing, Emad El-Etribi.

Summary: Presents street performers in a poor section of Cairo. Soundtrack includes music, background noises, and a poem by Abdel Rahman El Abroudi. MEDIA 1)2-46

Umm Kulth¯um [videorecording]: a voice like Egypt / Produced, written and directed by Michal Goldman ; co-producer, Barbara Gullahorn Holecek. Waltham, MA : Filmmakers Collaborative ; Seattle, WA : Arab Film Distribution [distributor], c1996. 1 videocassette (68 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.Credits: Editor, Michael Goldman.Cast: Narrator, Omar Sharif.

Summary: Documentary about singer Umm Kulth»um, born a peasant at the turn of the century, who became a powerful symbol of the aspirations of her country. Based on the book: "The voice of Egypt: Umm Kulthum, Arabic song, and Egyptian society in the twentieth century" by Virginia Danielson. MEDIA 1)2-3342

A Veiled revolution [videorecording]/ director, Marilyn Gaunt ; producer, Elizabeth Fernea. New York, N.Y. : First Run/Icarus Films, c1982. 1 videocassette (27 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.Credits: Editor, Terence Twigg ; camera, Diane Tammes ; sound, Diana Ruston ; music, Ali Jhiad Racy.

Summary: The film explores the different facets of the new veiling recently growing up among modern Egyptian women. Through interviews with women in different walks of life, the film raises questions about the meaning of the veil, a complex symbol for Arabic women, and the importance of dress. MEDIA 1)2-2894 1)4-410

Voices from Gaza [videorecording]/ August Films, Ltd. ; director, Antonia Caccia ; producer, Maysoon Pachachi ; assistant director, Abd El-Ra'ouf Ghabin. New York, N.Y. : First Run/Icarus Films, 1989. 1 videocassette (51 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.Credits: Editor , Maysoon Pachachi ; camera, Jonathan Collinson ; research, Christopher Mannings, Abd El-Ra'ouf Ghabin.Performer: Narrator, Ian Bartholomew.

Summary: Filmed during the first year of the uprising in Israeli occupied territories, this video examines the problems of the Palestinians who live in the Gaza Strip. MEDIA 1)2-5403

Wars in peace [videorecording]: Iran-Iraq; Afghanistan / ITN Pro Video co-production ; produced and screenplay written by Chris Sheridan. New York : Central Park Media Corporation, 1995, c1990. 1 videocassette (80 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.Performer: Terry Lloyd and David Suchet, reporters

Summary: Iran/Iraq: A comprehensive commentary of the Iran-Iraq War, 1980-1988, which covers the highlights of this bitter conflict from the Iraqi blitzkrieg on sevven Iranian cities to "The Fountain of Blood" where nerve agents and mustard gas were used to murder thousands.

Summary: Afghanistan: In 1978, war broke out between the Soviet backed Revolutionary Council and the oppressed Islamic majority. Soviet troops beseiged the city, with little opposition from the poorly trained, unorganized guerrilla groups. In 1985 when these guerilla groups were unified and retained, forced the Soviets to withdraw in 1989, without a decisive victory and more than 14,000 casualties. DANA 1)1157

The way home [videorecording]/ produced and directed by Shakti Butler ; presented by World Trust. Oakland, Calif. : World Trust, 1998. 1 videocassette (92 min.): sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 1/2 in. + 1 guide (ii, 18 p.; 22 cm.) (Heart-to-Heart Conversations Program)Credits: Director of photography, Rick Butler; editor, Maureen Gosling; animation/graphics, Deborah Miller.

Summary: Women representing a cross-section of cultures in America share their experiences of oppression through the lens of race. Women are separated into eight ethnic councils (Indigenous, African-American, Arab, Asian, European-American, Jewish, Latina and Multi-Racial). MEDIA 1)2-3873

Wedding in Galilee [videorecording]/ directed by Michel Khleifi. New York, N.Y. : Kino International Corp., 1989. 1 videocassette (113 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.Credits: Screenplay by Michel Khleifi ; photography by Walter Van Den Ende ; editing by Marie Gastro-Vasquez.Cast: Akham Khouri, Youssef Abou Wardeh, Ouliano Merkhamis, Ian Chemi.

Summary: The elder of a Palestinian village in Israel is given permission to hold a traditional wedding for his son on the condition that the Israeli military governor and his staff be guests of honor at the ceremony. MEDIA 1)2-777

The Western tradition. Programs 5-8 [videorecording]/ WGBH Boston in association with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC ; the Annenberg/CPB Project ; with Eugen Weber ; producer, Art Cohen ; director, Carol Greenwald ; editors, Andrew Jablon, Harlan Reiniger, Karen Silverstein. Boston : WGBH Educational Foundation, 1989. 1 videocassette (110 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. Contents: Program 5. The rise of Greek civilization -- program 6. Greek thought -- program 7. Alexander the Great -- program 8. The Hellenistic age.

Summary: The growth of Greek civilization and the strong connection between its philosophy and political institutions influenced the Western traditions. The spread of Greek culture throughout the eastern Mediterranean world increased as the successors of Alexander the Great established empires of their own. DANA 1)771 MEDIA 2)2-3147

The Western tradition. Programs 13-16 [videorecording]/ WGBH Boston, in association with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC ; the Annenberg/CPB Project ; with Eugen Weber ; producer, Art Cohen ; director, Carol Greenwald ; editors, Andrew Jablon, Harlan Reininger, Karen Silverstein. Boston : WGBH Educational Foundation, 1989. 1 videocassette (110 min. ) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. Contents: Program 13. The decline of Rome -- program 14. The fall of Rome -- program 15. The Byzantine Empire -- program 16. The fall of Byzantium.

Summary: Barbarian invasions battered the Roman Empire from without and moral decay weakened it from within. With the fall of Rome, the Church and barbarian kingdoms became heir to the Western Empire. Following the fall of Rome, the Byzantine Empire based in Constantinople became the repository of culture from Egypt, Greece, and Rome. DANA 1)773 MEDIA 2)2-3149

Where is my friend's house? [videorecording]/ Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults ; producer, A. Zarin ; director/editor, Abbas Kiarostami. [S.l.] : Farabi Film Foundation ; Chicago, IL : Facets Video, c1996. 1 videocassette (90 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. (Films from Iran)Credits: Screenplay/edited by Abbas Kiarostami ; camera, Farhad Saba.Cast: Babak Ahmadpour, Ahmad Ahmadpour.

Summary: An Iranian schoolboy faces challenges and obstacles when he defies his parents to set out to find his friend's home in a neighboring village. MEDIA 1)2-3346

The white balloon [videorecording]= [Badkonake sefid] / Evergreen Entertainment ; October Films ; CMI ; producer, IRIB ; director, Jafar Panahi. [S.l.] : October Films ; Los Angeles, CA : Evergreen Entertainment, c1995. 1 videocassette (85 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.Cast: F. Sadr Orfani, A. Bourkowska, Aida Mohammadkhani, Mohsen , Mohammad Bakhtiari, Mohammad Shahani.

Summary: The adventures of a young girl in Teheran who keeps losing her money on her way to buy a goldfish for New Year's. DANA 1)1185

Who were the Israelites? [videorecording]/ produced in association with the Archaeological Institute of America at Boston University and the Learning Channel ; directed by Mimi Edmunds ; written by Georgann Kane. Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Inc., c1993. 1 videocassette (23 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.Credits: Edited by Heidi Haines ; original music by Daniel A. Verniette.

Summary: Today's archeologists are challenging the books of the Old Testament as historical documents. This program looks at the events depicted in the Book of Joshua, particularly the conquest of the Promised Land by the Israelites. MEDIA 1)2-2676

Woman's place [videorecording]/ Central Independent Television ; produced and directed by Peter Spry-Leverton. Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities c1985. 1 videocassette (23 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. (Ancient lives)Credits: Photography, Peter Greenhalgh ; sound, Mike Claydon ; music, Edward Wynne ; editor, Jonathan Morris.Performer: Presented by John Romer.

Summary: Discusses Egyptian temples as houses of the gods, and examines the relationships between the men and women as expressed in the love poetry of the time. DANA 1)696

Yaacov Ben-Dov [videorecording]: father of Hebrew cinema / Steven Spielberg Jewish Film Archive presents ; script, Hillel Tryster ; direction, Yaacov Gross. Teaneck, NJ : Ergo Home Video, 1993. 1 videocassette (30 min.) : sd., b&w ; 1/2 in. MEDIA 1)2-2750

Yatsati le-·hapes ahavah--, miyad ashuv [videorecording] = Out for love--, be back shortly / written, directed and photographed by Dan Katzir ; edited by Joelle Alexis ; produced by Dan Katzir ; script by Dan Katzir, Iris Arie. Tel Aviv : Universi?tat Tel Aviv, ha-?Hug le-?kolnoæa ule-?tele?vizyah ; First Run/Icarus Films [distributor], c1998, 1997. 1 videocassette (55 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.

Summary: The personal story of Dan Katzir, a 23 year old filmmaker just out of the Israeli army, who documents through the prism of his own personal experience, rare footage of historic events. Katzir documents the intense years during which Prime Minister Rabin tries to move the region from war to peace. The sequences dealing with the Prime Minister's assassination and its aftermath are extremely moving. This film expresses the outcry of a generation as it struggles to find love amidst a reality of fear and hatred. MEDIA 1)2-3707

Zendegi va digar hich [videorecording]= Life and nothing more / producer, A.R. Zarin ; writer & director, A. Kiarostami. Chicago, Ill. : Facets Video, c1996. 1 videocassette (91 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. (Films from Iran)Credits: Editors, Changiz Sayad, Abbas Kiarostami ; cinematography, Homayun Pievar.Cast: Farhad Kheradmand, Puya Payvar.

Summary: A father and son travel to Quoker and meet earthquake survivors who desperately and valiantly work to reconstruct their lives. The film investigates the aftermath of a devastating 1990 earthquake which killed some 50,000 people in northern Iran. MEDIA 1)2-3347

Zinat [videorecording]/ written and directed by Ebrahim Mokhtari ; produced by Farhang-Sara Bahman, Behurz Gharibpour. Chicago, IL : Facets Video, 1999. 1 videocassette (88 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in. (Films from Iran)Credits: Editor, Shirin Vahidi ; music, Ahmad Pejman ; photography, H. Payevar.Cast: Atefeh Razavi, Mehdi Fat'hi, Niku Kheradmand, Shahin Alizadeh.

Summary: Zinat runs a health clinic in southern Iran. When she becomes engaged to Hamed his mother demands that she quit her job. MEDIA 1)2-5039