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Beyond the Frame: Alternative Perspectives on the War on Terrorism

Synopsis
Since the 11 September attacks, and throughout the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, the mainstream media in the US have presented a restricted range of views, largely confined to the opinions of political elites and a commercial frame dependent on advertisers and ratings. In response to this the Media Education Foundation produced this series of interviews with leading scholars, and political and social experts and activists presenting alternative views on these recent events and the threats posed to civil liberties in the wake of the Patriot Act. Thematic sections cover: defining terror; historical contexts; media coverage; gender & violence; organised resistance & the peace movement; the Iraq war and militarism; democracy threatened. Amongst those invterviewed are Noam Chomsky, Janine Jackson, Cynthia Enloe, Manning Marable, and Mark Crispin Miller.
Language
English
Country
United States
Year of release
2003
Year of production
2003
Availability
Online
Notes
Streamed on the MEF website for free viewing as well as for sale on DVD
Subjects
Media studies; Politics & government
Keywords
Afghanistan; media reporting; terrorism; United States of America; Iraq war

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 NTSC
Price
$95.00
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
120 minutes
Year
2003

Distributor

Name

Media Education Foundation

Email
info@mediaed.org
Web
http://www.mediaed.org External site opens in new window
Phone
+1 413 584 8500
Fax
+1 413 586 8398
Address
60 Masonic Street
Northampton
Massachusetts 01060
USA
Notes
The MEF produces and distributes documentary films and other educational resources to inspire critical reflection on the social, political and cultural impact of the mass media, particularly in the US, with emphasis on gender, health, politics, race and commercialism. Sale on DVD.

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