War generation - Beirut

Description

On 26 February 1975, a civil war erupted in Lebanon, its people split by a rich-poor divide. However, the 1982 Israeli invasion changed the face of war completely, as the war turned into a sectarian one. The enduring war has created an entire generation of children who have grown up amidst the chaos of war - they are the war generation. This documentary tracks the lives of 3 individuals, who are growing up, or had grown up during the war, their struggles, their hopes and their fears. Awards/Festivals: Bronze Apple Award, National Educational Film Festival, USA.

Runtime

50 min

Series

Subjects

Geography

Genre

Date of Publication

1989

Database

Alexander Street

Direct Link