a documentary I highly recommend...
I just watched a documentary called Control Room , and found it really fascinating.
Made in 2004, it's about the war in Iraq and the perception of the U.S. from the perspective of Al Jazeera (the primary television news outlet in the Arab world). I learned a lot, and I think it's a great doc for people to see, especially given the conflicts occurring across the Middle East right now.
Have you seen Control Room? What did you think?
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I say that documentary and liked it, Osama bin Laden being a salad? It would be possible... I always tought that 95% of George W Bush work was to look at what is presented to him and sign it if he decide to, it only take someone with a good judgement and a ability to understand easily which George W Bush had...
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We have seen the hidden agenda playing out for some time. This occupation does not fool us. We recognize that the words being shared by the media are just that words. NOT REAL solution or anything that would provide the people the Truth. This Documentary is exactly that the Truth and Al jazeer has been tremendous in sharing the truth. It does not matter who you are. We are all being effected by what is happening on the war front. This war is a bunch of mean kids that can not just learn to share while playing in the sand box. There is no difference between you, i or any other person on this planet that makes me want to commit a act against them.. unless of course that ACT is LOVE. I am observer and a witness. I send LOVE and LOVE is medicine. May more come to realize that we are the ONES that create the future.. and we can do it together.
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Have not seen this but I am going to put it on my list and will hopefully watch it this weekend :)
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I have not seen the movie, but i have to say that is sad to just hear about it and im NOT AT ALL A BILL CLINTON FAN.....
but the topic sounds cool....
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Thanks for the recommendation - I will add it to my list of things to watch - especially since we are embarking on a third war with Libya now :( Here is my favorite documentary series - "The Zeitgeist Movie" is a three part documentary series written and produced by Peter Joseph - it is one of the most profound documentary series of our time. All three movies can be viewed online for free at www.zeitgeistmovie.com - MUST watch!
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Thanks for the heads up! Have you heard of No Woman No Cry? That's next on the list for me :)
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I can't wait to watch it, thank you for posting this. I lived in Dubai UAE as an american expatriate and it was wonderful to see the younger generation of Emirati men (people born in the UAE) with their traditional dress wearing baseball hats with US team logos on them. I remember two young ladies hearing my American accent and they told me in broken English that they want to come visit the US and that they watched "Friends" and loved it.
Thanks again for the recommendation.
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I hate to be negative, but Al Jazerra is seen by many as anti-semetic and anti-Israel. I am a little sensitve to that, being Jewish and all. But I love reading the forum everyday for a wonderful exchange of ideas!
Gabby
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I haven't seen or heard of this documentary. I am a real fan of documentaries, so I appreciate the recommendation. Thanks!
Gretchen
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Thanks. It is on my list now too. I am in the process of watching "Chow down." It is also a documentary and very good!!! I couldn't get it on netflix, but if you don't mind commercials, it is on "Hulu."
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I haven't seen it, but it's on my list now! Al Jazeera is too often labeled an unreliable news source, even though it's pretty well-respected basically everywhere but the US.
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