| Description |
3 videodiscs (360 min.) : sound, color, with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, full screen presentation; Dolby Digital. |
| Cast |
Abba Eban. |
| Credits |
Editor, Steven Queen ; music, Misha Segal. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: Not rated. |
| Summary |
This six-part chronicle of the birth and development of the Jewish state is hosted and narrated by Abba Eban, former Israeli Ambassador. Features rare footage and interviews with world leaders. Depicts five decades of the turbulent history of Israel. |
| Contents |
Program 1. From the rise of Zionism to 1948 -- Program 2. The creation of the state (1948-1956) -- Program 3. Coming of age (1956-1967) -- Program 4. Six days that changed the Middle East (1967-1973) -- Program 5. New conflicts, new dreams (1973-1990) -- Program 6. On the brink of peace. |
| Note |
Special features: letters of tribute from world leaders including President Jimmy Carter, President Bill Clinton, and Secretary-General of the United Nations Kofi A. Annan; 25 year historical timline (1978-present); a video tribute to Abba Eban featuring Henry Kissinger, Arthur Schlesinger Jr., and Mrs. Abba Eban; insert booklet reprints The New York Times tribute to Abba Eban and contains a 120 year historical timeline; interview with former Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres. |
| Language |
English dialogue with optional Hebrew, Russian or Spanish subtitles. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Palestine -- History -- 1929-1948.
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Israel -- History.
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Eban, Abba Solomon, 1915-2002.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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| Added Author |
Eban, Abba Solomon, 1915-2002.
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Meyer, Neville.
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Lord, John, 1924-1994
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Segal, Misha.
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WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.)
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Home Vision Entertainment (Firm)
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| Added Title |
From the rise of Zionism to 1948.
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Creation of the state (1948-1956)
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Coming of age (1956-1967)
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Six days that changed the Middle East (1967-1973)
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New conflicts, new dreams (1973-1990)
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On the brink of peace.
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| ISBN |
078002656X |
| Standard No. |
037429177020 |
| Music No. |
ISR 060 Home Vision Entertainment |
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