Films with: Barker, Greg

Idi Amin monster in disguise /

A documentary of the life of Idi Amin and the reign of terror this president directed upon the people of Uganda.

DVD 13143

Koran by heart one chance to remember /

In this 80-minute documentary, three 10-year old children leave their native countries to participate in one of the Islamic world's most famous competitions, a test of memory and recitation known as The International Holy Koran Competition. As the competition reaches its climax, Koran By Heart offers a compelling and nuanced glimpse into some of the pressures faced by the next generation of Muslims.

DVD 13474

News war

[Parts 1-3] Looks at the impact of political, cultural, legal and economic forces on the news media. Traces the recent history of American journalism from Watergate to the war on terror and how the freedom of the press is being challenged. [Part 4] Examines the rise of Al Jazeera's influence in the Middle East; also profiles reporters who were killed, jailed or exiled in 2006.

DVD 4787

Sergio

Charismatic, charming, and complex, Sergio Vieira de Mello was the United Nations' go-to-guy, a man who could descend into the most dangerous places, charm the worst war criminals, and somehow protect the lives of the ordinary people to whom he devoted his life. Yet his virtues could not save him when he was killed by a terrorist bomb in Baghdad in August, 2003.

DVD 7766