Iran Hostage Crisis: 444 Days to Freedom - What Really Happened in Iran

Synopsis

On November 4, 1979, a group of radical Islamic students swarmed into U.S. embassy in Tehran, took its staff hostage, and demanded that the American government return the Shah to Iran. 444 days later the students went home, having failed to produce the Shah (he had died), but having succeeded in unleashing a geopolitical disturbance which deeply affected the American psyche and Jimmy Carter’s presidency. The film interweaves documentary footage with personal reminiscenses and contemporary video, moving presidents and pundits into the wings and leaving centre stage for the hostages and those who knew them well.
DVD extras include: a history of Iran (Persia); Persian historical periods.

Language

English

Country

United States

Year of release

2006

Year of production

1998

Subjects

Politics & government

Keywords

Iran; political events; United States of America; hostage taking

Credits

Director

Les Harris

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£19.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

96 minutes

Year

2006

Distributor

Name

Quantum Leap

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