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Half the sky / Show of Force and Fugitive Films present in association with ITVS ; a special presentation of Independent Lens ; executive producers, Maro Chermayeff, Mikaela Beardsley, Jamie Gordon, Jeff Dupre ; writer, Michelle Ferrari ; series producer, Mira Chang ; producer, Joshua Bennett ; directed by Maro Chermayeff.

Contributor(s): Publisher number: NNVG278481 | DocuramafilmsDistributor: [New York] : Docuramafilms, [2012]Distributor: [Place of distribution not identified] : New Video Group, 2012Copyright date: ©2012Description: 2 videodiscs (approximately 3 hr., 52 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 inContent type:
  • two-dimensional moving image
Media type:
  • video
Carrier type:
  • videodisc
ISBN:
  • 1422922278
  • 9781422922279
Other title:
  • Subtitle on container: Turning oppression into opportunity for women worldwide
Uniform titles:
  • Independent lens (Television program)
Related works:
  • Television adaptation of (work): Kristof, Nicholas D., 1959- Half the sky
  • Television adaptation of (work): WuDunn, Sheryl, 1959- Half the sky
Subject(s): Genre/Form: LOC classification:
  • HQ1236.5.D44 H35 2012
Contents:
[Disc 1]. Part I -- [disc 2]. Part II.
Production credits:
  • Editors, E. Donna Shepherd, Howard Sharp ; directors of photography, Robert Hanna, Wolfgang Held ; senior creative advisors, Nicholas D. Kristof, Sheryl WuDunn ; music by Nico Abondolo.
Featuring America Ferrera, Diane Lane, Eva Mendes, Meg Ryan, Gabrielle Union, Olivia Wilde ; introduced by George Clooney.Summary: Take an unforgettable journey with six actress/advocates and New York Times journalist Nicholas Kristof to meet some of the most courageous individuals of our time, who are doing extraordinary work to empower women and girls everywhere. These are stories of heartbreaking challenge, dramatic transformation and enduring hope.
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Item type Current library Home library Shelving location Call number Status Date due Barcode
DVDs DVDs American University in Dubai American University in Dubai AUDIO & DVD Collection DVD HQ 1236.5 .D44 H35 2012 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 5151417

DVD; NTSC; widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, 2.0 stereo.

In English with optional English subtitles.

Featuring America Ferrera, Diane Lane, Eva Mendes, Meg Ryan, Gabrielle Union, Olivia Wilde ; introduced by George Clooney.

Editors, E. Donna Shepherd, Howard Sharp ; directors of photography, Robert Hanna, Wolfgang Held ; senior creative advisors, Nicholas D. Kristof, Sheryl WuDunn ; music by Nico Abondolo.

Documentary.

"This program contains mature subject matter; viewer discretion is advised."

Inspired by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn's book.

Originally broadcast in two parts as part of the PBS documentary television series Independent Lens in 2012.

Take an unforgettable journey with six actress/advocates and New York Times journalist Nicholas Kristof to meet some of the most courageous individuals of our time, who are doing extraordinary work to empower women and girls everywhere. These are stories of heartbreaking challenge, dramatic transformation and enduring hope.

[Disc 1]. Part I -- [disc 2]. Part II.

Extras: Disc 1: Exclusive clips: Nick talks to men's group (Sierra Leone) (7:01); Additional clips: Nick radio show (Cambodia) (8:00), Dr. Cole (Sierra Leone) (5:00), Toul Kork Road (Cambodia) (3:00); Actress interviews: Eva Mendes (3:00), Meg Ryan (3:00), Gabrielle Union (3:00). Disc 2: Exclusive clips: Mother/daughter lunch at New Light (India) (6:37), Midwives module piece (India) (8:15), Sheryl WuDunn Denver speech (15:00), Sheryl WuDunn roundtable discussion with Rachel Lloyd (6:00); Additional clips: Fistulas (Somaliland) (6:00), Shining hope (Kenya) (10:00); Actress interviews: Diane Lane (2:00), America Ferrera (3:00), Olivia Wilde (5:00).

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