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In this two-part documentary about the Iran hostage crisis, the backstory of how the United States became caught up in the political affairs of the Middle East is explored. Part One chronicles America's quarter-century of unwavering support for its ally, the Shah of Iran, and the violent Islam...
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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[Rhineback, New York] :
Robert Stone Productions,
2022.
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| Online Access: | Connect to Part One of this streaming video (Alexander Street) Connect to Part Two of this streaming video (Alexander Street) |
| Summary: | In this two-part documentary about the Iran hostage crisis, the backstory of how the United States became caught up in the political affairs of the Middle East is explored. Part One chronicles America's quarter-century of unwavering support for its ally, the Shah of Iran, and the violent Islamic revolution that overthrew him in 1979, setting the stage for the Iran hostage crisis. Part Two explores the holding of the hostages at the American embassy in Tehran from November 1979 to January 1981 and details how the crisis degenerated into one of the most consequential foreign policy debacles of the second half of the 20th century. Includes personal narratives of several individuals who took part in the events, including hostage Barry Rosen and his wife, Barbara; two pioneering female foreign correspondents who covered the crisis; and Gary Sick, a member of the National Security Council under Carter and his advisor on Iran. |
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| Item Description: | "A Robert Stone Productions film for American Experience"--End credits. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (video files (approximately 3 hr., 45 min.) : sound, color |
| Production Credits: | Editors, Brett Banks, Lindy Jankura ; music, Gary Lionelli. |