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INSIDE INDONESIA: Struggle for the Soul of Islam

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Examine Indonesia’s turbulent political climate since the Bali bombings in 2002 and how the country’s fledgling democracy is working to contain and counter the actions of a small but determined group of Islamic militants. INSIDE INDONESIA: Struggle for the Soul of Islam also reveals how the practice of Islam in Indonesia differs from the stereotypes of Muslims most Westerners carry in their minds, and how the country’s moderate, mainstream, yet deeply religious majority, influences its approach to counter-terrorism. INSIDE INDONESIA is an important film for today’s politically charged, ideologically turbulent [...]
HUNT FOR ZARQAWI, THE

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He was the most feared man in Iraq and a grave threat to the US military. Leaving a bloody trail of beheadings, bombings and kidnappings, Abu Musab Al Zarqawi was one of the world’s most wanted terrorists who tested the skill and determination of the most elite warriors in the US Military. From his humble beginnings as a street thug in Jordan, to his rise to a terrorist mastermind, THE HUNT FOR ZARQAWI is a story of betrayal, bloodshed and frustration which ultimately ends with his demise. Premiered on the [...]
WOMEN OF THE HOLY KINGDOM

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One of the few inside accounts obtaining unique access to Saudi homes and workplaces, WOMEN OF THE HOLY KINGDOM explores the complexities and tensions that exist within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The internal debate in Saudi society over the radical change in expectations and opportunities for women today is revealed through the experiences of real Saudi women. Premiered on Discovery Times Channel, USA.
THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN REPORTING: Searching for the Roots of 9/11

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Three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist, Thomas L. Friedman provides a portrait of the roots of Muslim rage and mistrust towards America and the West, reporting directly from Indonesia, Qatar, Egypt, Europe, and beyond. Premiered on Discovery Channel, USA.
BATTLE FOR SOULS, THE

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While the world is focused on Islamic fundamentalism, a similar revolution is occurring in the spread of Christianity throughout the world. We investigate the modern techniques being employed by Christian missionaries to convert entire communities. The program was shot on location in Nigeria where Christianity and Islam are facing off in a direct struggle for power, with often-violent results. Premiered on Discovery Times Channel, USA.
TERROR’S CHILDREN

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Set against the frenetic, unforgiving streets of Pakistan, TERROR’S CHILDREN presents poignant stories of the aftermath of war. Pakistani filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, documents the lives of Afghan refugee children who have crossed the border into Pakistan. Her camera goes where no one had ever filmed before, revealing young girls and boys forced to bear the responsibilities of grown men and women, but who are, at heart, still just kids. Premiered on Discovery Times Channel, USA.
REINVENTING THE TALIBAN?

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In the last Pakistani election, the Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA), a coalition of six Islamic fundamentalist groups, made strong gains and now effectively controls the North West Frontier Province. REINVENTING THE TALIBAN? reveals how the MMA has since established traditional Taliban values, including the elimination of music and other arts and the requirement for women to fully cover their bodies. Premiered on Discovery Times Channel, USA.