Set during the Cold War in 1961, 'Hammarskjöld – Fight For Peace' depicts the courageous journey of diplomat and economist Dag Hammarskjöld. After leading UN troops into their first wartime operation, he embarks on a perilous mission to negotiate a ceasefire with his enemies.
Official Secrets is a gripping political thriller based on the true story of Katharine Gun, a British intelligence specialist who leaked an explosive memo suggesting illegal activities by the United States and Britain to push for the invasion of Iraq in 2003. As the government launches a criminal investigation, Katharine finds herself facing high-stakes courtroom drama and a battle for truth and justice.
The French Minister is a hilarious political comedy that follows the story of a french minister who navigates the world of politics with wit and humor. Set in Paris, France, the minister faces various challenges and encounters colorful characters as he tries to make a difference in his role. With clever dialogue and comedic situations, this movie will keep you entertained from start to finish.
Camille, a war photographer, travels to the Central African Republic to document the civil war. She finds herself caught in the midst of the conflict, facing challenges such as language barriers and escalating violence. Through her photographs, she captures the atrocities of the war, but also experiences personal loss and tragedy. Based on a true story, Camille's journey showcases the bravery and idealism of a female photojournalist in a war-torn country.
WHEN WE SPEAK follows three incredible stories of women who risked everything to tell the truth. Their stories became worldwide scandals and took a personal toll on each of their lives.
From her childhood bedroom in the Chicago suburbs, an American teenage girl uses social media to run the revolution in Syria. Armed with Facebook, Twitter, Skype and cameraphones, she helps her social network in Damascus and Homs braves snipers and shelling in the streets and the world the human rights atrocities of one of the most brutal dictators. But as the revolution rages on, everyone in the network must decide what is the most effective way to fight a dictator: social media or AK-47s.
War By Other Means is a 1992 television documentary by John Pilger and David Munro concerning loans to developing countries from the World Bank which cause them to pay more interest then they ever receive in international aid ("debt as a weapon"). It also analyses Structural Adjustment Programs, which are proclaimed to enable countries to compete in the global economy, but have the effect of lowering wages which results in the transfer of wealth from poor to rich. It features Dr. Susan George, author of The Debt Boomerang.
An animated film from the U.S. Army Signal Corps explaining the functions of the United Nations.
An illustrated explanation of the functions of the newly-chartered United Nations in maintaining peace in the post-WWII world.
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