Edition |
Widescreen. |
Description |
2 videodiscs (approximately 3 hr., 52 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital video rda |
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videodisc |
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DVD |
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video file DVD rda |
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Videorecording |
Note |
Documentary. |
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Subtitle on container: Turning oppression into opportunity for women worldwide. |
Performer |
Featuring Meg Ryan, Diane Lane, Gabrielle Union, Eva Mendes, America Ferrera, Olivia Wilde, Nicholas Kristof ; introduced by George Clooney. |
Credits |
Senior creative advisors, Nicholas D. Kristof, Sheryl WuDunn ; editors, E. Donna Shepherd, Howard Sharp ; directors of photography, Robert Hanna, Wolfgang Held ; original music by Nico Abondolo. |
System Details |
DVD; NTSC; widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, 2.0 stereophonic. |
Language |
In English with optional English subtitles. |
Note |
"This program contains mature subject matter; viewer discretion is advised." |
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Originally broadcast in two parts as part of the PBS documentary television series IndependentLens in 2012. |
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. |
Contents |
Bonus features, disc 1: Exclusive clips: Nick talks to men's group (Sierra Leone) -- Additional clips: Nick radio show (Cambodia) ; Dr. Cole (Sierra Leone) -- Toul Kork Road (Cambodia) -- Actress interviews: Eva Mendes ; Meg Ryan ; Gabrielle Union. |
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Bonus features, disc 2: Exclusive clips: Mother/daughter lunch at New Light (India) ; Midwives module piece (India) ; Sheryl WuDunn Denver speech ; Sheryl WuDunn roundtable speech with Rachel Lloyd -- Additional clips: Fistulas (Somaliland) ; Shining hope (Kenya) -- Actress interviews: Diane Lane ; America Ferrera ; Olivia Wilde -- Facebook game reward offer -- Next steps : how to help. |
Terms Of Use |
Information on public performance rights available at the Information Desk GBT. |
Subject |
Women's rights -- Developing countries -- Case studies.
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Women -- Crimes against -- Developing countries -- Case studies.
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Women -- Developing countries -- Social conditions -- Case studies.
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Women's Rights -- Developing Countries -- Documentaries and Factual Films.
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Women -- Crimes against.
(OCoLC)fst01176618
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Women -- Social conditions.
(OCoLC)fst01176947
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Women's rights. (OCoLC)fst01178818
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Developing countries. (OCoLC)fst01242969
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Genre/Form |
Case studies. (OCoLC)fst01423765
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Documentary films.
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Added Author |
Ferrari, Michelle, screenwriter.
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Chang, Mira, producer.
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Bennett, Joshua (Producer), producer.
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Chermayeff, Maro.
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Kristof, Nicholas D., 1959-
Half the sky.
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Ryan, Meg.
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Lane, Diane.
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Union, Gabrielle.
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Mendes, Eva, 1974-
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Ferrera, America, 1984-
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Wilde, Olivia.
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Shepherd, E. Donna.
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WuDunn, Sheryl, 1959- contributor.
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Sharp, Howard. Film editor.
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Hanna, Robert, cinematographer.
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Held, Wolfgang, 1963- cinematographer.
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Abondolo, Nico, composer.
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Show of Force (Firm), production company.
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Fugitive Films, production company.
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Independent Television Service, contributor.
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Docurama (Firm), publisher.
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New Video Group, publisher.
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Added Title |
Half the sky : turning oppression into opportunity for women worldwide |
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Independent lens (Television program)
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ISBN |
1422922278 |
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9781422922279 |
Standard No. |
767685278482 |
Music No. |
NNVG278481 Docuramafilms |
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