Israel, a nation is born [DVD] : with Abba Eban, a personal witness / produced by Israel Heritage in association with Thirteen/WNET ; producer/director, Neville Meyer ; writer, John Lord.
Format:
[DVD] :
Publisher:
Home Vision Entertainment,
Copyright Date:
2003
Description:
3 videodiscs (360 min.) : sd., col., with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
From the rise of Zionism to 1948. Creation of the state (1948-1956) Coming of age (1956-1967) Six days that changed the Middle East (1967-1973) New conflicts, new dreams (1973-1990) On the brink of peace.
Notes:
Abba Eban. 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.
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.
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.
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.