A bold peace / a Soul Force Media production in association with Spiral Pictures ; written and directed by Matthew Eddy; co-directed by Michael Dreiling.
Publisher:
Bullfrog Films,
Copyright Date:
2017
Description:
1 videodisc (89 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Interviewees: President Luis Guillermo Solis, Dr. Óscar Arias Sanchez, Christina Figures, Mariano Figures, Arun Gandhi; narrator, Pedro García-Caro; voice of Jose Figueres by Carlos Aguirre. Includes 89 minute theatrical version and 57 minute classroom version. Originally produced as a motion picture in 2016. Wide screen. Bonus features: Plaques (2:11) -- Peace School (2:33) -- Mariachi (1:39) -- Pura Vida (1:08) -- War Prevention Initiative (1:07) -- Opening Sequence (2:08) -- Children's Museum (1:31) -- Cooperatives (1:57).
Summary:
"In 1948, after a civil war, Costa Rica dismantled their military establishment and intentionally cultivated security relationships with other nations through treaties, international laws, and international organizations. Free of the burden of military spending, Costa Rica created free healthcare, free university tuition, and a wide middle class. For nearly 70 years, Costa Rica has proven the viability of a different way the world might live--the way of demilitarization, solidarity, diplomacy and international law. The Costa Rican model has survived several serious crises, but the current threats may be the most formidable of all."--Container.
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