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| Genre/Form: | Social problem television programs Documentary television programs Nonfiction television programs Case studies |
|---|---|
| Material Type: | Videorecording |
| Document Type: | Visual material |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Michelle Ferrari; Mira Chang; Joshua Bennett, (Producer); Maro Chermayeff; Nicholas D Kristof; Meg Ryan; Diane Lane; Gabrielle Union; Eva Mendes; America Ferrera; Olivia Wilde; E Donna Shepherd; Sheryl WuDunn; Howard Sharp; Robert Hanna; Wolfgang Held; Nico Abondolo; Show of Force (Firm),; Fugitive Films,; Independent Television Service,; Docurama (Firm),; New Video Group, |
| ISBN: | 1422922278 9781422922279 |
| OCLC Number: | 813444608 |
| Notes: | Documentary. Subtitle on container: Turning oppression into opportunity for women worldwide. "This program contains mature subject matter; viewer discretion is advised." |
| Credits: | Senior creative advisors, Nicholas D. Kristof, Sheryl WuDunn ; Editors, E. Donna Shepherd, Howard Sharp ; directors of photography, Robert Hanna, Wolfgang Held ; original music by Nico Abondolo. |
| Performer(s): | Featuring Meg Ryan, Diane Lane, Gabrielle Union, Eva Mendes, America Ferrera, Olivia Wilde, Nicholas Kristof ; introduced by George Clooney. |
| Description: | 2 videodiscs (approx. 3 hr., 52 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Details: | DVD; NTSC; full screen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, 2.0 stereo. |
| Contents: | Bonus features, disc 1: Exclusive clips: Nick talks to men's group (Sierra Leone) -- Additional clips: Nick radio show (Cambodia) ; Dr. Cole (Sierra Leone) -- Toul Kork Road (Cambodia) -- Actress interviews: Eva Mendes ; Meg Ryan ; Gabrielle Union. Bonus features, disc 2: Exclusive clips: Mother/daughter lunch at New Light (India) ; Midwives module piece (India) ; Sheryl WuDunn Denver speech ; Sheryl WuDunn roundtable speech with Rachel Lloyd -- Additional clips: Fistulas (Somaliland) ; Shining hope (Kenya) -- Actress interviews: Diane Lane ; America Ferrera ; Olivia Wilde -- Facebook game reward offer -- Next steps : how to help. |
| Other Titles: | Half the sky : Independent lens (Television program) |
| Responsibility: | Show of Force and Fugitive Films present ; in association with ITVS ; a special presentation of Independent lens ; writter, Michelle Ferrari ; series producer, Mira Chang ; producer, Joshua Bennett ; directed by Maro Chermayeff ; inspired by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn's book. |
Abstract:
Take an unforgettable journey with six actress / advocates and New York Times journalist Nicholas Kristof to meet some of the most courageous individuals of our time, who are doing extraordinary work to empower women and girls everywhere. These are stories of heartbreaking challenge, dramatic transformation and enduring hope.
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