My country my country
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Berwyn Public Library - StacksDVD KURDISH 956.7044 MYOn Shelf
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Messenger Public Library of North Aurora - Adult DVD NonfictionDVD 956.7044 MYOn Shelf
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Published
[New York, N.Y.] : Zeitgeist Films, [2006].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
UPC
795975108539

Notes

General Note
Special features: short film, Abu Ghraib inspection ; original theatrical trailer.
Creation/Production Credits
Cinematography, Laura Poitras ; editors, Erez Laufer, Laura Poitras; music, Kadhum Al Sahir.
Description
Documentary providing an intimate portrait of Iraqis living under U.S. occupation. The principal focus is Dr. Riyadh, an Iraqi medical doctor, father of six, and Sunni political candidate who is an outspoken critic of the occupation but passionate about the need to establish democracy in Iraq. As his waiting room is filled daily with patients suffering the physical and mental effects of ever-increasing violence, Dr. Riyadh struggles to understand the tragic contradiction of the U.S. occupation of Iraq and its project to spread democracy through the Middle East.
System Details
DVD ; 1.85:1 theatrical aspect ratio.
Language
Kurdish, Arabic or English dialogue with English captions/subtitles.
Local note
DVD

Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Glatzer, J., & Poitras, L. (2006). My country my country . Zeitgeist Films.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Glatzer, Jocelyn and Laura. Poitras. 2006. My Country My Country. Zeitgeist Films.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Glatzer, Jocelyn and Laura. Poitras. My Country My Country Zeitgeist Films, 2006.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Glatzer, Jocelyn., and Laura Poitras. My Country My Country Zeitgeist Films, 2006.

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