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National Geographic - Inside 9/11 (Commemorative Edition)
Starring: Steve Coll , Caspar Weinberger , Nicholas Schatzki , Osama bin Laden , and Deena Burnett Manufacturer: National Geographic Video ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000FUF6QI Release Date: 2006-08-22 |
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Of all the documentaries that deal with the horrible events of September 11, 2001, National Geographic's two-part, 3-1/2-hour program Inside 9/11 is the only one to trace the evolution of Osama bin Laden's reign of terror from its origins in the Soviet-Afghan war of the early 1980s to 9/11 and beyond. Presented as a comprehensive timeline that culminates in the hijacking of four passenger jets (including those that destroyed the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York), the program incorporates news footage and archival photos, computer graphics, thoroughly researched documentation, and eyewitness interviews to build an epic chronology of Islamic fundamentalism, carried out by radical sects which, in bin Laden's own words, "love death" with a religious fervor that was largely dismissed, in the early stages of terrorist assembly, by American intelligence services. The stage is set for bin Laden's well-financed orchestration of al Qaeda activities, and Inside 9/11 reaches a factual fever pitch as it focuses on the major players (including 9/11 architect Khalil Shaikh Mohammed, hijacker pilots Mohamed Atta and Ziad Jarrah, and other "sleeper cell" terrorists) as the countdown to 9/11 continues. What emerges from this minute-by-minute account is, in the harsh light of history, a much-needed understanding of how 9/11 happened, the conditions that led to lapses in CIA and FBI cooperation, airport security, and the "holy war" that bin Laden had so effectively precipitated. Subsequent, post-9/11 suicide missions are also included in this expansive chronology, making it potently clear that the war on terror will continue, and in some respects has only just begun. --Jeff ShannonCustomer Reviews:
MINUTE BY MINUTE HAPPENINGS.......2007-09-02
Excellent DVD and an excellent review........2007-01-14
In-depth Examination of Events.......2007-01-09
excellent addition to anyone's collection.......2007-01-05
A very valuable resource.......2006-11-08
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Osama
Starring: Marina Golbahari , Arif Herati , Zubaida Sahar , Mohamad Nader Khadjeh , and Mohamad Haref Harati Director: Siddiq Barmak Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD) ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items: ASIN: B0001IXTDG Release Date: 2004-04-27 |
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The first movie produced by Afghanistan filmmakers after the fall of the Taliban, Osama is a searing portrait of life under the oppressive fundamentalist regime. Because women are not allowed to work, a widow disguises her young daughter (Marina Golbahari) as a boy so they won't starve to death. Simply walking the streets is frightening enough, but when the disguised girl is rounded up with all the boys in the town for religious training, her peril becomes absolutely harrowing. Golbahari's face--beautiful but taut with terror--is riveting. The movie captures both her plight and the miseries of daily life in spare, vivid images. At one point, her mother is nearly killed for exposing her feet while riding on the back of a bicycle; for the entire scene, the camera shows only her feet, with the spokes of the wheel radiating out behind as she lowers her burka over them. --Bret FetzerDescription
Inspired by a true story, this Golden GlobeÂ(r)-winning* drama is the first film made in Afghanistan after the fall of the Taliban. Hailed by critics as 'stunning (Entertainment Weekly), breathtaking (Slant) and 'emotionally charged (Screen International), Osama is a striking work of cinematic art (L.A. Weekly). After the brutal Taliban regime bans women from working and forbids them to leave their homes without a male escort, a 12-year old girland her mother find themselves on the brink of starvation. With nowhere left to turn, the mother disguises her daughter as a boy. Now called Osama, the young girl embarks on a terrifying and confusing journey as she tries to keep the Taliban from discovering her true identity. *2003: Foreign Language FilmCustomer Reviews:
Great movie.......2007-08-14
"What's A Rainbow?" ~ Come See The Revolution.......2007-08-13
Osama.......2007-07-23
Beautiful Vision of a Horrifying Regime's Role in Ruining the Life of One Child.......2007-04-29
Osama.......2007-03-27
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Biography - Al Qaeda
Starring: Osama Bin Laden , and Al Qaida Manufacturer: A&E Home Video ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000JBXHMS Release Date: 2006-12-19 |
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Take an astonishing journey around the globe and into the heart of this terrorist organization's secret world. From their beginning as "Arab Afghans" fighting under the banner of Islam against Soviet Communism in the 1980's, to this very moment in Iraq and elsewhere, we examine their origins, aims, atrocities and history. Delve into the personality of their leader Osama Bin Laden, as well as his closest associates, and discover the reasons why he and the group he leads are the implacable enemy of America. Includes rare footage of Bin Laden and his associates and FBI surveillance tapes of terrorists in Sudan.
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60 Minutes - Searching For Jacob (October 22, 2006)
Manufacturer: CBS ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000JSI7V2 Release Date: 2006-10-27 |
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Air Date: 10/22/06 When the Sudanese town of Hangala was bombed and burned by government forces, there were only a few signs of life left behind, among them the school books of a boy named Jacob. In a compelling story of the genocide in Darfur, Scott Pelley goes searching for Jacob -- a journey that takes him into dangerous territory in the Sudan, and then into a densely packed refugee camp in Chad, where Pelley learns Jacob's fate.Customer Reviews:
Searching For Jacob.......2007-05-07
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Meeting Osama Bin Laden
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ASIN: B0007NFM4Y Release Date: 2005-03-22 |
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"Meeting Osama Bin Laden" is a unique biography of one of the world's most notorious figures. Of those who have met Osama Bin Laden, few have dared to talked about him--until now. "Meeting Osama Bin Laden" use first-person accounts to trace the inflectional events in Bin Laden's life, from his privileged childhood in Saudi Arabia to his battles with the Soviet Union in Afghanistan, culminating in the events leading up to September 11, 2001. With more than a dozen interviews, including his grade school teacher, family friends, fellow Al Qaeda soldiers, and Western journalists, this documentary provides extraordinary insight into the man who masterminded the most deadly terrorist act of our times.Customer Reviews:
The Look Inside.......2007-05-01
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Biography - Osama Bin Laden: In the Name of Allah (A&E DVD Archives)
Starring: Harry Smith (IX) , Fawaz Gerges , Sheik Abdullah Hazam , Ayatollah Khomeini , and Barnett Rubin Manufacturer: A & E Home Video ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0002V7KSW Release Date: 2004-08-10 |
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Covert Action 3-DVD Set (Operation: Rear Echelon, Operation: Field Goal, Operation: Sea Scuttle)
Manufacturer: Discovery Communications Inc. ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items: ASIN: B000N1H0TK |
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In the war against terrorism, the United States faces a whole new kind of enemy one that operates independently of any nation. The question that vexes the U.S. is not if the enemy will strike, but rather where and when. Delve into real CIA case files that detail risky, top-secret missions led by special operations teams intensely trained and armed with sophisticated technology whose goal is to eliminate these terrorist threats. For these elite few, failure is not an option. Through dramatic recreations of actual maneuvers, learn how CIA officers put their lives on the line to dismantle al-Qaeda's apparatus of terror. Operation: Rear Echelon Follow two paramilitary officers as they risk their lives to set the stage for a U.S./Allied invasion of Afghanistan. Their mission: infiltrate the country, find Osama bin Laden's hideout and attack al-Qaeda's terrorist network. Their plan: make contact with the Northern Alliance, train them and equip them to fight alongside our military against the Taliban government and bin Laden's al-Qaeda army. Operation: Field Goal Uncover the dirty secret behind the Taliban's terrorist-abetting regime: heroin production. While U.S. Department of State agents track bin Laden's connection to drug production, a CIA special operations officer pursues a tip from an intercepted al-Qaeda transmission and ventures alone into enemy territory where he'll need all his training to survive. Operation: Sea Scuttle Join a race against time as U.S. authorities discover a terrorist plot to build a crude nuclear bomb. With the nuclear material on its way to al-Qaeda via cargo ship, the authorities must intercept the shipment before it reaches its destination. Several thousand lives rest in the balance. Find out how the CIA prepares to spring into action to foil this malevolent terrorist plot and protect the lives of innocents worldwide.Customer Reviews:
Covert Action.......2007-05-07
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National Geographic - Inside 9/11
Starring: Steve Coll , Caspar Weinberger , Nicholas Schatzki , Osama bin Laden , and Deena Burnett Manufacturer: Nat'l Geographic Vid ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000BBS9QK Release Date: 2005-10-18 |
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Of all the documentaries that deal with the horrible events of September 11, 2001, National Geographic's two-part, 3-1/2-hour program Inside 9/11 is the only one to trace the evolution of Osama bin Laden's reign of terror from its origins in the Soviet-Afghan war of the early 1980s to 9/11 and beyond. Presented as a comprehensive timeline that culminates in the hijacking of four passenger jets (including those that destroyed the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York), the program incorporates news footage and archival photos, computer graphics, thoroughly researched documentation, and eyewitness interviews to build an epic chronology of Islamic fundamentalism, carried out by radical sects which, in bin Laden's own words, "love death" with a religious fervor that was largely dismissed, in the early stages of terrorist assembly, by American intelligence services. The stage is set for bin Laden's well-financed orchestration of al Qaeda activities, and Inside 9/11 reaches a factual fever pitch as it focuses on the major players (including 9/11 architect Khalil Shaikh Mohammed, hijacker pilots Mohamed Atta and Ziad Jarrah, and other "sleeper cell" terrorists) as the countdown to 9/11 continues. What emerges from this minute-by-minute account is, in the harsh light of history, a much-needed understanding of how 9/11 happened, the conditions that led to lapses in CIA and FBI cooperation, airport security, and the "holy war" that bin Laden had so effectively precipitated. Subsequent, post-9/11 suicide missions are also included in this expansive chronology, making it potently clear that the war on terror will continue, and in some respects has only just begun. --Jeff ShannonDescription
The critically acclaimed, ground-breaking four-hour mini-series, Inside 9/11, goes beyond what's been widely reported to reveal an in-depth comprehensive picture of the day that redefined our nation. We will never forget September 11, 2001 - a day of unimaginable tragedy, forever altering history and our place in the world. With meticulous attention to detail and firsthand storytelling, Inside 9/11 provides new insight into the events that led up to 9/11. Why didn't we see the escalating threat? Going beyond what has been reported with unprecedented scope, Inside 9/11 traces the timeline from al Qaeda's earliest origins through the aftermath of 9/11 and the ongoing investigation to reveal a thorough and complete picture of the day that redefined our nation.
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Featurette:Nearly 4 hours on 2 discs, plus a bonus featurette "Growing Up At Ground Zero," timeline of events and photo gallery.
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MINUTE BY MINUTE HAPPENINGS.......2007-09-02
Excellent DVD and an excellent review........2007-01-14
In-depth Examination of Events.......2007-01-09
excellent addition to anyone's collection.......2007-01-05
A very valuable resource.......2006-11-08
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Terrorism and Special Forces
Manufacturer: Questar ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000BW13NU |
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British Frontline Footage Terrorism - Since the bombing of the King David Hotel in 1946 to the American hostage crisis in the late 1970s to the September 11th tragedy, acts of terrorism have become more prevalent. With technological advances, terrorism has become increasingly unpredictable and consequently more dangerous. With the suicide bomb, the very nature of terrorism changed. PLO terrorist groups such as Fatah, were protected and encouraged. The result saw hi-jacking, suicide raids, and hostage killings. Subsequently, many countries began developing counter terrorist teams to guard against left-wing anarchist groups looking for revolution, extreme fundamentalists seeking martyrdom, and those fighting for nationalism and separatist causes. Special Forces - The British SAS (Special Air Service) is one of the most heroic special forces teams in the world. Like the SBS (Special Boat Service), their efforts date back to the 1940s when they secretly went behind enemy lines to fight the Nazis and combat jungle warfare in Indonesia and Malaysia. Since then, the undercover operations of the SAS have included everything from border patrol in the jungle to preventing Marxist coups on Grenada. In 1980 the world watched as gunmen held 26 people hostage at the Iranian embassy in London. After a six-day stand off, the SAS stormed in with split-second timing and daring precision. After just 12 minutes, the rescue was complete and 21 hostages were saved. From south Georgia to the Congo, the missions of the SAS list a wide range of fine-tuned maneuvers, such as dangerous tree jumping and parachuting, to their credit.
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On the Trail of Bin Laden
ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD ASIN: B000L42NM8 Release Date: 2006-11-27 |
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This film follows the path of Ben Laden from his last sighting as he entered the Tora Bora Mountains. Using hidden cameras our Arab reporter follows his path thru towns and mosaics in Pakistan loyal to him, and to the training grounds where several of the 9/11 hijackers where trained.DVD: