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| The conflict in the Middle East between Israel and its
neighbors is given comprehensive treatment in this two-video set
produced by PBS. Using archival footage and extensive interviews with
participants, the production begins by explaining conditions in
Palestine at the end of World War II and the crisis created by the
exodus of European Jews who went to the Middle East after the Holocaust.
The withdrawal of the British, who had controlled Palestine for decades,
is detailed, as is the creation of the state of Israel. Much of the
region's history is complex, with the local struggles being conducted at
times as a part of the cold war between the United States and the Soviet
Union, but these videos do an admirable job of explaining the
complexities of the situation. The segment on the Six Day War, for
example, is masterful, with the scenes shifting from Israel to Egypt to
Washington to Moscow, the story developing before the viewer's eyes. The
50 Years War is often a tale of mistrust and betrayal, but this
production strives to present a balanced view of history, and is not
only impressive for its command of the facts but for its skillful and
often dramatic presentation of history. Year: 2000 Brandnew sealed with manues |
usa/canada $21
International $25