America at a Crossroads
Dissonance and Harmony: Arabic Music Goes West (#114)
An eclectic mix of musicians from the Middle East find common ground with musicians in Los Angeles. [56 minutes]
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Series Description: The series of 11 documentaries over 12 hours will examine the war on terrorism; the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan; the experience of American troops; the struggle for balance within the Islamic world and Muslim life in America; and America's role in the world. Hosted by PBS journalist Robert MacNeil, the programs feature discussions with United States military personnel, leading policy experts, leaders of the Muslim American community, scholars from across the country as well as members of the public.
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Jihad: The Men and Ideas Behind Al Qaeda (#101)
An in-depth look at modern, radical Islamic groups and the ideas and beliefs that inspire them. [116 minutes]
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Warriors/Operation Homecoming: Writing The Wartime Experience (#102)
Profiles a handful of Army soldiers in some of the most dangerous areas in and around Baghdad. [116 minutes]
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Gangs of Iraq/The Case for War: In Defense of Freedom (#103)
A hard look at the Coalition's failed attempts to staunch the violence in Baghdad. [116 minutes]
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Europe's 9/11/The Muslim Americans (#104)
Explore the phenomenon of homegrown terrorism, examining the bombings in Madrid, Spain. [116 minutes]
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Faith Without Fear/Struggle for the Soul of Islam: Inside Indonesia (#105)
A dissident journeys through Yemen, Europe and America to help restore humanity and reason to Islam. [116 minutes]
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Security Versus Liberty: The Other War/The Brotherhood (#106)
Critics and advocates discuss the Bush Administrations controversial eavesdropping policies. [116 minutes]
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Kansas to Kandahar (#107)
Explores how the war on terror has stretched the U.S. military and has affected Army reservists. [86 minutes]
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The Anti-Americans (A Hate/Love Relationship) (#108)
A whimsical yet serious look at the estrangement between Europeans and Americans. [56 minutes]
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Inside America's Empire (#109)
Military expert Robert Kaplan examines how the U.S. defends against terrorism around the world. [56 minutes]
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Homegrown: Islam In Prison (#110)
The spread of radical Islam in American prisons is explored. [56 minutes]
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Campus Battleground (#111)
The turmoil of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is discussed by students at American colleges. [56 minutes]
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Stand Up: Muslim American Comics Come of Age (#112)
In the wake of 9/11, Muslim-and Arab-American comedians use humor to take on stereotypes. [56 minutes]
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The Trial of Saddam Hussein (#113)
A look at the state of the world and America during the rise, fall and trial of Saddam Hussein. [56 minutes]
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Dissonance and Harmony: Arabic Music Goes West (#114)
An eclectic mix of musicians from the Middle East find common ground with musicians in Los Angeles. [56 minutes]
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The Mosque In Morgantown (#115)
"The Mosque in Morgantown" chronicles the unfolding drama within a Muslim mosque in small-town West Virginia and its struggle for identity in a changing world. The verite-style documentary follows the stories of mosque members, among them Asra Nomani, a former Wall Street Journal correspondent, as she pushes for change at the mosque her father founded three decades ago and also the path being driven by moderates and conservatives for change in a different direction. The film provides perspective on people determining the shape of their religious community. [56 minutes]