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DVD

For Sama

Call Number

  • DVD 956.91 F6923 (CEN)

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Languages

Arabic and English dialogue; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Publication Information

[Boston, MA] : WGBH Educational Foundation, [2019]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (approximately 95 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

TV-MA.

Summary

For Sama tells the story of one woman's journey through love, motherhood, war and survival during the Syrian conflict. Directed by Waad al-Kateab and Edward Watts, the documentary chronicles the experiences of Syrian filmmaker al-Kateab--who, starting at 26, began filming her life in the rebel-held city of Aleppo over five years. Told as a love letter from a mother to her daughter, the film explores the agonizing dilemma of whether to abandon Aleppo and the fight for freedom.

Notes

Title from container.

Originally released as a documentary and broadcast on PBS as an episode of the television series Frontline in 2019.

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