http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/11_documentary_films___america_at_a_crossroads An entire Lightstalkers thread via RSS/XML. en-us The following is a PBS schedule with links that documentary filmmakers, in particular, may be interested in noting for April viewing..... Robert MacNeil is Host of "*AMERICA AT A CROSSROADS/Premiering April 15 to 20, 2007*":http://www.pbs.org/weta/crossroads/index.html _quote_ "*America at a Crossroads is a major public television event premiering on PBS in April 2007 that explores the challenges confronting the post 9/11 world, including the war on terrorism; the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan; the experience of American troops serving abroad; the struggle for balance within the Muslim world; and global perspectives on America’s role overseas. Each night, series host Robert MacNeil will provide context to the compelling stories and provocative points of view to be shown throughout the week. The series of 11 independently produced documentaries is scheduled to launch on Sunday, April 15 and will run nightly through Friday, April 20, 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. (ET). Additional films will air as specials following the premiere. Aimed at creating a national dialogue surrounding the crucial issues explored in the series, an extensive media and outreach campaign in more than 25 communities accompanies the series. The campaign features screening events with the filmmakers and their subjects in discussions with United States military personnel, leading policy experts, leaders of the Islamic community, scholars from across the country as well as members of the public. Integrated Web and educational initiatives further extend the campaign.*":http://www.pbs.org/weta/crossroads/about/ _unquote_ "_SERIES PREVIEW_":http://www.pbs.org/weta/crossroads/incl/vidpop_series_preview.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "*11 DOCUMENTARY FILMS / AMERICA AT A CROSSROADS BROADCAST TIMES HERE AND BELOW*":http://www.pbs.org/weta/crossroads/when/ (All times are Eastern Standard Time, Schedule Subject to Change) ```````````` _Sunday, April 15_ "*JIHAD: THE MEN AND IDEAS BEHIND AL QAEDA*":http://www.pbs.org/weta/crossroads/about/show_jihad.html 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. Paladin Invision, Producer William Cran of Paladin Invision, Writer and Director Clive Syddall of Paladin Invision, Executive Producer Adam Lively, CoProducer ```````````` _Monday, April 16_ "*WARRIORS*":http://www.pbs.org/weta/crossroads/about/show_warriors.html 9:00 to 10:00 p.m. Ann & Karl Zinsmeister, Producers Ed Robbins, Writer and Director Christian Galdabini, Videographer/Combat Cameraman Karen K. H. Sim, Editor "*OPERATION HOMECOMING: WRITING THE WARTIME EXPERIENCE*":http://www.pbs.org/weta/crossroads/about/show_operation_homecoming.html 10:00 to 11:00 p.m. Tom Yellin, Executive Producer RICHARD E. ROBBINS, Director, Producer and Writer ```````````` _Tuesday, April 17_ "*GANGS OF IRAQ*":http://www.pbs.org/weta/crossroads/about/show_gangs_of_iraq.html 9:00 to 10:00 p.m. This film is a production of RAINmedia in association with FRONTLINE. Marcela Gaviria of RAINmedia and FRONTLINE, Producer, Writer and Director Martin Smith of RAINmedia and FRONTLINE, Producer and Correspondent "*THE CASE FOR WAR: IN DEFENSE OF FREEDOM*":http://www.pbs.org/weta/crossroads/about/show_the_case_for_war.html 10:00 to 11:00 p.m. Brook Lapping, Producer Phil Craig of Brook Lapping, Executive Producer Mick Gold, Producer /Director ```````````` _Wednesday, April 18_ "*EUROPE’S 9/11*":http://www.pbs.org/weta/crossroads/about/show_europes_911.html 9:00 to 10:00 p.m. Brook Lapping, Producer Phil Craig of Brook Lapping, Executive Producer David Alter, Producer "*THE FACE OF MUSLIMS IN AMERICA*":http://www.pbs.org/weta/crossroads/about/show_the_face_of_muslims_in_america.html 10:00 to 11:00 p.m. MacNeil/Lehrer Productions Susan Mills of MLP, Executive Producer ```````````` _Thursday, April 19_ "*FAITH WITHOUT FEAR*":http://www.pbs.org/weta/crossroads/about/show_faith_without_fear.html 9:00 to 10:00 p.m. 90th Parallel Film & Television Productions, Producer Gordon Henderson of 90th Parallel Film & Television Productions, Executive Producer Silva Basmajian, Executive Producer Ian McLeod, Director/Cowriter "*STRUGGLE FOR THE SOUL OF ISLAM: INSIDE INDONESIA*":http://www.pbs.org/weta/crossroads/about/show_indonesia.html 10:00 to 11:00 p.m. This film is a production of The New York Times; in association with Kenneth Levis Productions, LLC Kenneth Levis, Producer and Director Calvin Sims of New York Times, Reporter ```````````` _Friday, April 20_ TBA, 9:00 to 10:00 p.m. TBA, 10:00 to 11:00 p.m. ```````````` Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:10:31 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/11_documentary_films___america_at_a_crossroads Thanks for the heads up! Sun, 25 Feb 2007 01:02:53 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/11_documentary_films___america_at_a_crossroads#59711 I will try and catch the one on Indonesia. Thanks very much for the information. For some reason directv cut off my PBS channel and gave me some rural square dance channel and more sports. I rarely watch anything so I didn't notice. Sun, 25 Feb 2007 01:18:38 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/11_documentary_films___america_at_a_crossroads#59712 Myself, Jacob Bailey, Stephanie Sinclair and Ben Lowy have images in the Operation Homecoming doc. Sun, 25 Feb 2007 05:05:57 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/11_documentary_films___america_at_a_crossroads#59722 Myself, Jacob Bailey, Stephanie Sinclair and Ben Lowy have images in the Operation Homecoming doc. Sun, 25 Feb 2007 05:09:41 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/11_documentary_films___america_at_a_crossroads#59723 You are very welcome, Marc and Paul. When I first got directv, Paul, PBS cames with a package called "The Works" along with nbc, abc, cbs, fox east and west. Wow, a rural square dance channel...I can see them now in their little costumes, boot scootin' around...lol. My mom would love that channel. Bill, thanks for letting us know. I will keep an eye out for your images and the others. Should be an excellent series with "*MacNeil*":http://www.pbs.org/weta/crossroads/incl/vidpop_MacNeil_intro.html at the helm. Sun, 25 Feb 2007 06:15:29 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/11_documentary_films___america_at_a_crossroads#59728 Starts tonight Sun, 15 Apr 2007 22:36:06 +0000 http://www.lightstalkers.org/posts/11_documentary_films___america_at_a_crossroads#67279