Shifting Sands The Saudi Story /
Following the toppling of dictators in Egypt, Tunisia, and Libya, a myth is taking hold that the entire Arab region aspires to Western-style democracy. In this program, BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner travels to Saudi Arabia to challenge that misconception and examine what the future may br...
| Other Authors: | Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase. |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2014], c2013.
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| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (50 min.) : sd., col. |
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Following the toppling of dictators in Egypt, Tunisia, and Libya, a myth is taking hold that the entire Arab region aspires to Western-style democracy. In this program, BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner travels to Saudi Arabia to challenge that misconception and examine what the future may bring to the Gulf's most powerful country. From the palaces of Riyadh to the bustling backstreets of Jeddah, Gardner interviews women's rights activists, journalists, a popular, irreverent stand-up comedian, and even members of the monarchy to reveal what makes the famously secretive Saudi Arabia tick. |
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Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on March 12, 2014. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. New Saudi Arabia (2:32) -- Returning to Riyadh (2:30) -- Saudi Political Structure (1:10) -- Saudi Internet Freedom (3:22) -- Saudi Gender Reforms (2:36) -- Saudi Power Base (1:24) -- Challenging the Saudi System (3:42) -- Saudi Welfare State (2:07) -- Fighting Islamic Extremism (6:38) -- Jizan Province Threat (3:31) -- Saudi Sectarian Issues (3:18) -- Saudi Religious Tension (2:15) -- Oppression of Saudi Shiites (Disturbing) (4:15) -- Saudi Free Speech Activist (2:33) -- Saudi Unemployment (4:17) -- Al-Saud Perspective (3:51) -- Saudi Arabia's Future (1:13) -- Credits: Shifting Sands: The Saudi Story (0:39) -- CP Saudi Arabia (12:05) Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. Following the toppling of dictators in Egypt, Tunisia, and Libya, a myth is taking hold that the entire Arab region aspires to Western-style democracy. In this program, BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner travels to Saudi Arabia to challenge that misconception and examine what the future may bring to the Gulf's most powerful country. From the palaces of Riyadh to the bustling backstreets of Jeddah, Gardner interviews women's rights activists, journalists, a popular, irreverent stand-up comedian, and even members of the monarchy to reveal what makes the famously secretive Saudi Arabia tick. 9 & up. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. Portions with English subtitles. |
| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (50 min.) : sd., col. |
| Format: |
Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
9 & up. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |