Kunhardt Productions
Publisher
PBS Home Video
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
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Description
A compelling combination of storytelling and science, this series uses genealogy, oral histories, family stories and DNA to trace roots of several accomplished African Americans down through American history and back to Africa.
3) Road to 9/11
Publisher
PBS Home Video
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
"The Road to 9/11 is a gripping look at the forces that have shaped the modern Middle East-- from terrorists to dictators to the CIA. Its is a story that spans almost a century; a story that need to be better known"-- Container.
4) Road to 9/11
Publisher
Meserve-Kunhardt Foundation
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
"...this dramatic documentary chronicles the deep historical roots of Al-Qáida, examining the years of political oppression, economic stagnation, religious fanaticism, and violence that gave rise to the attacks of September 11. 2002. It features rare footage, and insightful commentary by leading scholars and journalists including Bernard Lewis, Fareed Zakaria, Thomas Friedman, Irshad Manji, Azar Nafisis, Kanan Makiya, Fawaz Gerges, and David Fromkin."...
Publisher
Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
This video, narrated by veteran CBS News correspondent Lesley Stahl, examines the long and complex relationship between the presidency and public opinion. Leading historians, political scientists, and public figures offer insight into presidents and the presidency from George Washington through FDR.
Publisher
PBS Home Video
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Celebrates the 200th anniversary of America's mansion - the White House, with a look at the stories, both public and private, that have unfolded within its walls. Reincarnates two centuries of power-plays, tragedies, crises, celebrations and victories through the words of those involved.
Publisher
PBS Home Video
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Features Gates guiding eleven other African Americans on a search for their ancestry while exploring the history of African Americans from the Middle Passage and slavery to the early 20th century. Shows how genealogical investigations and DNA analysis help Maya Angelou, Bliss Broyard, Don Cheadle, Morgan Freeman, Peter Gomes, Kathleen Henderson, Linda Johnson Rice, Tom Joyner, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Chris Rock, Tina Turner, and Gates himself discover...