Cover image for Half the sky [DVD video]
Title:
Half the sky [DVD video]
Added Author:
Ferrari, Michelle, screenwriter.

Chermayeff, Maro.

Kristof, Nicholas D., 1959- Half the sky.

Ryan, Meg.

Lane, Diane.

Union, Gabrielle.

Mendes, Eva, 1974-

Ferrera, America, 1984-

Wilde, Olivia.

WuDunn, Sheryl, 1959- contributor.

Held, Wolfgang, 1963- cinematographer.
Edition:
Widescreen.
Publication Date:
2012
Publication Information:
[New York] : Docuramafilms : Distributed in the U.S. by New Video Group, c2012.
Physical Description:
2 videodiscs (ca. 232 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
ISBN:
9781422922279
Abstract:
Take an unforgettable journey with six actress / advocates and New York Times journalist Nicholas Kristof to meet some of the most courageous individuals of our time, who are doing extraordinary work to empower women and girls everywhere. These are stories of heartbreaking challenge, dramatic transformation and enduring hope.
General Note:
Documentary.

Subtitle on container: Turning oppression into opportunity for women worldwide.

"This program contains mature subject matter; viewer discretion is advised."

Originally broadcast in two parts as part of the PBS documentary television series IndependentLens in 2012.
Performers:
Featuring Meg Ryan, Diane Lane, Gabrielle Union, Eva Mendes, America Ferrera, Olivia Wilde, Nicholas Kristof ; introduced by George Clooney.
Contents:
Bonus features, disc 1: Exclusive clips: Nick talks to men's group (Sierra Leone) -- Additional clips: Nick radio show (Cambodia) ; Dr. Cole (Sierra Leone) -- Toul Kork Road (Cambodia) -- Actress interviews: Eva Mendes ; Meg Ryan ; Gabrielle Union.

Bonus features, disc 2: Exclusive clips: Mother/daughter lunch at New Light (India) ; Midwives module piece (India) ; Sheryl WuDunn Denver speech ; Sheryl WuDunn roundtable speech with Rachel Lloyd -- Additional clips: Fistulas (Somaliland) ; Shining hope (Kenya) -- Actress interviews: Diane Lane ; America Ferrera ; Olivia Wilde -- Facebook game reward offer -- Next steps : how to help.
Technical Details:
DVD; NTSC; widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, 2.0 stereo.
Subject Term:
Women's rights -- Developing countries -- Case studies.

Women -- Crimes against -- Developing countries -- Case studies.

Women -- Developing countries -- Social conditions -- Case studies.
Genre:
Social problem television programs.

Documentary television programs.

Nonfiction television programs
Language:
English
Added Corporate Author:
Show of Force (Firm), production company.

Fugitive Films, production company.

Independent Television Service, contributor.

Docurama (Firm), publisher.

New Video Group, publisher.
Added Uniform Title:
Independent lens (Television program)
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