From Beirut to Bosnia

The British correspondent in Lebanon, Robert Fisk, tries to find the roots of misunderstanding between the Muslims and the Western World, and why some Muslims do not trust the West. He travels from Lebanon to Palestine, then to Egypt, and finally concludes his journey in the terrorized Balkan. He also makes a short trip to Poland, showing an eloquent description of the Holocaust.

Documentary

Seasons

1. The Martyr's Smile

Air Date: 1993-12-07

Focuses on Lebanon's guerilla war that aims to liberate southern Lebanon from Israeli control. The scope of this tragic conflict is brought into sharp focus in this documentary through the use of extensive interviews with participants from the Hezbollah and Islamic Jihad movements, views of civilian casualties caused by Israeli air attacks, and photographic evidence of the ongoing destruction of life and property in the region.

2. The Road To Palestine

Air Date: 1993-12-14

Provides the viewer with a glimpse into the ongoing conflict in the region around Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip, through interviews with members of the militant Islamic group Hamas, as well as Zionist settlers and Jewish refugees.

3. To the Ends of the Earth

Air Date: 1993-12-21

Compares the plight of Muslims in Egypt and Bosnia. Though separated by geography and the distinct cultures in which they live their lives, this video reveals the feeling of betrayal by the West experienced by these two Muslim communities. Interviews with Islamic freedom fighters and war casualties shed light on the dynamics of the ongoing struggle for the survival of these communities.

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Release Date

1993-12-07

Episodes

3 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Robert Fisk

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