Death of General Tito - Life and future of Yugoslavia

Title

Death of General Tito - Life and future of Yugoslavia

Genre

News report; Interview; Obituary

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1980

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Duration

00:06:11

Description

Report on the life and career and political regime of Yugoslav leader, President General Josip Broz Tito, following his death. Also speculates on future conflict between the various national factions in the country and possible Soviet intervention. Includes interviews with Chris Cviic, The Economist; Sir Charles Villiers, businessman and World War II veteran; Michael Scammell, Index on Censorship; Sir Duncan Wilson, former British ambassador to Belgrade; General Sir John Hackett. Male reporter not identified (poss. Vivian White?).

Contributors

Vivian White?; Charles Villiers; Chris Cviic; John Winthrop Hackett; Michael Scammell; Duncan Wilson

Keywords

Deaths; Ethnic conflicts; Political systems; Political leadership; Presidents; Communism; Future developments; Civil and political rights; Political leaders; Yugoslavia; Josip Broz Tito; Factions

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