VIETNAM: AFTER THE FIRE
Price: $265.00 Code: 1709 |
Directed by J. Edward Milner
1988, two 53 minute episodes
Purchase: $265 Classroom Rental: $125
Examines the extensive damage to the Vietnamese environment and people by the war, including the bombing which cratered the landscape and left thousands of unexploded bombs, and the use of defoliants such as Agent Orange which devastated the country's eco-system and are now resulting in cancer and deformed births among the populace. The program also shows Vietnam's environmental restoration efforts, including reforestation, treating acid soil, and replacing wildlife.
* Best TV Documentary Documentary Festival of New York
"Offers a nonjudgmental view of the aftermath of the Vietnam War...suitable for viewing by high school, college, or adult audiences."--Video Rating Guide for Libraries
"Informative...poignant, often emotionally disturbing...For a wide variety of audiences, both academic and general."--Choice (American Library Association)
1988, two 53 minute episodes
Purchase: $265 Classroom Rental: $125
Examines the extensive damage to the Vietnamese environment and people by the war, including the bombing which cratered the landscape and left thousands of unexploded bombs, and the use of defoliants such as Agent Orange which devastated the country's eco-system and are now resulting in cancer and deformed births among the populace. The program also shows Vietnam's environmental restoration efforts, including reforestation, treating acid soil, and replacing wildlife.
Subjects & Collections
Festivals & Awards
* Special Jury Prize, Banff TV Festival* Best TV Documentary Documentary Festival of New York
Reviews
"Fascinating...Highly recommended for Southeast Asia or ecology collections."--Library Journal "Offers a nonjudgmental view of the aftermath of the Vietnam War...suitable for viewing by high school, college, or adult audiences."--Video Rating Guide for Libraries
"Informative...poignant, often emotionally disturbing...For a wide variety of audiences, both academic and general."--Choice (American Library Association)