| Edition |
[Widescreen]. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (56 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (16:9, anamorphic) presentation; Dolby Digital, NTSC. |
| Credits |
Editor, Andrew Ford ; directors of photography, Tony Hardmon, Mary Olive Smith, Jerry Risius ; music, David Schommer. |
| Note |
Originally broadcast on public television in 2008. |
| Summary |
A look at the lives of three Ethiopian women, rejected by their husbands and ostracized by their communities, who leave home in search of seeking treatment for obstetric fistula. The program follows them walking for hours on their journey to transportation to a special hospital in Addis Ababa where they find solace for the first time in years, and stays with them as their lives begin to change. |
| Note |
Special features: Fistula worldwide : the hidden epidemic / producer, Heidi Burke ; Engel Entertainment (2008 : ca. 10 min.); DVD-ROM access to a discussion guide for educators and to the Nova website. |
| Audience |
Not rated: contains mature subject matter. |
| Language |
In English and Amharic dialogue with English subtitles; closed-captioned; described for the visually impaired. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Women -- Ethiopia -- Social conditions.
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Fistula, Vesico-vaginal -- Treatment.
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Pregnant women -- Health and hygiene.
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Pregnancy -- Complications.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary television programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
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| Added Author |
Engel, Steven. Producer.
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Smith, Mary Olive. Producer. Director.
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Bucher, Amy. Director.
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Engel Entertainment.
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WGBH Educational Foundation.
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WGBH Video (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Nova (Television program)
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Fistula worldwide.
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| ISBN |
9786312299530 |
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6312299538 |
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9781593758233 |
| Standard No. |
783421424890 |
| Music No. |
WG42489 WGBH Video |
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