#601: Iraq Unplugged

This program covers a second videoconference exchange between a group of Iraqi teens from Baghdad and their peers from a Connecticut school just weeks after the Bush administration declared an end to major combat in Iraq. Iraq Unplugged offers viewers a unique insight on post-Saddam Iraq through the eyes of the teens who lived through the war. From the bullet holes in Rubas living room curtains, to Omars lively stories about befriending U.S. troops and becoming their translator, they talk openly about their experiences, their attitudes about the U.S. role and their hopes for the future. No political sides are taken in the program, which presents the Iraqi teens without pity or melodrama-just as normal kids with hopes and dreams very similar to those of American youth The open emotion and raw honesty of these young people make this video utterly compelling, and a surefire discussion started. Highly Recommended. Video Librarian *DVDs are also available on over 50 other topics of critical interest to teens. For full descriptions, transcripts, video clips, discussion guides, lesson plans and more on this and other topics, please visit our website, inthemix.org. For one day shipping orders or volume discounts please call 800-343-5540. Note: VHS copies are also available for some programs.

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