PBS: America at a Crossroads
PBS has brought together America at a Crossroads, a six-night television package that aims to explore challenges confronting the United States in a post-9/11 world.
Topics to be tackled include the war on terrorism; conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan; the experience of American troops serving abroad; the struggle for balance within the Muslim world; and global perspectives on America's role overseas.
The series, airing Sunday through Friday from 9 to 11 p.m. on KUHT/Channel 8, consists of 11 documentaries from a variety of producers, probing urgent issues in a variety of voices. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting developed the initial concept, issuing an open call for film projects. Veteran journalist (and former co-anchor of PBS' NewsHour) Robert MacNeil serves as host.
Aimed at creating a national dialogue surrounding the crucial issues explored in the series, an extensive media and outreach campaign in more than 25 communities accompanies the series. The campaign features screening events with the filmmakers and their subjects in discussions with United States military personnel, leading policy experts, leaders of the Islamic community, scholars from across the country as well as members of the public. Integrated Web and educational initiatives further extend the campaign.
This series of 11 independently produced documentaries will premiere on Sunday, April 15 and will run nightly through Friday, April 20, 9:00–11:00pm (ET).
Each night, series host Robert MacNeil will provide context to the compelling stories and provocative points of view to be shown throughout the week.
Additional films will air as specials following the premiere
America at a CrossroadsBroadcast Line-up
(All times are Eastern Standard Time, Schedule Subject to Change)
Topics to be tackled include the war on terrorism; conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan; the experience of American troops serving abroad; the struggle for balance within the Muslim world; and global perspectives on America's role overseas.
The series, airing Sunday through Friday from 9 to 11 p.m. on KUHT/Channel 8, consists of 11 documentaries from a variety of producers, probing urgent issues in a variety of voices. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting developed the initial concept, issuing an open call for film projects. Veteran journalist (and former co-anchor of PBS' NewsHour) Robert MacNeil serves as host.
Aimed at creating a national dialogue surrounding the crucial issues explored in the series, an extensive media and outreach campaign in more than 25 communities accompanies the series. The campaign features screening events with the filmmakers and their subjects in discussions with United States military personnel, leading policy experts, leaders of the Islamic community, scholars from across the country as well as members of the public. Integrated Web and educational initiatives further extend the campaign.
This series of 11 independently produced documentaries will premiere on Sunday, April 15 and will run nightly through Friday, April 20, 9:00–11:00pm (ET).
Each night, series host Robert MacNeil will provide context to the compelling stories and provocative points of view to be shown throughout the week.
Additional films will air as specials following the premiere
America at a CrossroadsBroadcast Line-up
(All times are Eastern Standard Time, Schedule Subject to Change)
Monday, April 16:
WARRIORS, 9:00 - 10:00 p.m.OPERATION HOMECOMING: WRITING THE WARTIME EXPERIENCE, 10:00 - 11:00 p.m.
WARRIORS, 9:00 - 10:00 p.m.OPERATION HOMECOMING: WRITING THE WARTIME EXPERIENCE, 10:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 17:
GANGS OF IRAQ, 9:00 - 10:00 p.m.
THE CASE FOR WAR: IN DEFENSE OF FREEDOM, 10:00 - 11:00 p.m.
GANGS OF IRAQ, 9:00 - 10:00 p.m.
THE CASE FOR WAR: IN DEFENSE OF FREEDOM, 10:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 19:
FAITH WITHOUT FEAR, 9:00 - 10:00 p.m.
STRUGGLE FOR THE SOUL OF ISLAM: INSIDE INDONESIA, 10:00 - 11:00 p.m.
FAITH WITHOUT FEAR, 9:00 - 10:00 p.m.
STRUGGLE FOR THE SOUL OF ISLAM: INSIDE INDONESIA, 10:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Friday, April 20:
SECURITY VERSUS LIBERTY: THE OTHER WAR , 9:00 - 10:00 p.m.
THE BROTHERHOOD, 10:00 - 11:00 p.m.
SECURITY VERSUS LIBERTY: THE OTHER WAR , 9:00 - 10:00 p.m.
THE BROTHERHOOD, 10:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Note: McNeil in this series doesn't address or examine the Islamic Republic of Iran's (the most virulent type of theofascism) role and its long-term and highly organized plans in exporting Islamic Fundamentlism and destroying the West.
ABF, for the promotion of human rights and democracy in Iran
4 comments:
I started watching it a couple of nights ago, and I must say, it was not produced that well. I watched Perls and Fakhravars section, and it was very shallow stuff...
Dear Frieda: I just started watching it last night. I missed the Fakhravar section. Last night was great with Irshid Mangi.
I have done some studying on Islam and it's NOT a religion of peace. The book of Revelations talks about this too.
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