House of Saud [videorecording] / coproduced by Martin Smith and Chris Durrance ; written by Jihan El-Tahri and Martin Smith ; produced and directed by Jihan El-Tahri ; a Frontline co-production with Alegria and Rain Media, Inc. in association with the BBC and Arte.
Format:
[videorecording] /
Publisher:
PBS Video,
Copyright Date:
c2005
Description:
1 videodisc (120 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Originally broadcast on Feb. 8, 2005 as a segment of the PBS television series Frontline. Narrator: Will Lyman.
Summary:
Explores how the Al Saud family maintains its hold on power in the face of growing tensions between Islam and modernity. Through interviews with members of the royal family, government officials, and other experts from Saudi Arabia and the U.S., the two-hour documentary also traces America's relations with the Saudi royal family from their first alliance in the 1930s through September 11 and beyond to the present day.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)58439984
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.