From Beirut to Bosnia
From Beirut to Bosnia: Season 1

Air Date

December 7, 1993

Episodes

3 episodes

From Beirut to Bosnia

Season 1

Episodes

1. The Martyr's Smile

December 7, 1993
51 min

Focuses on Lebanon's guerilla war that aims to liberate southern Lebanon from Israeli control. The scope of this tragic conflict is brought into sharp focus in this documentary through the use of extensive interviews with participants from the Hezbollah and Islamic Jihad movements, views of civilian casualties caused by Israeli air attacks, and photographic evidence of the ongoing destruction of life and property in the region.

2. The Road To Palestine

December 14, 1993
51 min

Provides the viewer with a glimpse into the ongoing conflict in the region around Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip, through interviews with members of the militant Islamic group Hamas, as well as Zionist settlers and Jewish refugees.

3. To the Ends of the Earth

December 21, 1993
51 min

Compares the plight of Muslims in Egypt and Bosnia. Though separated by geography and the distinct cultures in which they live their lives, this video reveals the feeling of betrayal by the West experienced by these two Muslim communities. Interviews with Islamic freedom fighters and war casualties shed light on the dynamics of the ongoing struggle for the survival of these communities.