Product Description
From the chilling sweep of the Holocaust to the shock of 9/11 to the violent Baghdad streets, terrorism is a worldwide phenomenon that impacts the daily lives of people everywhere and affects our very survival. Its terrifying hold on our lives is magnified by its shadowy mysteriousness and its seemingly limitless potential for destruction. This compelling, comprehensive series uncovers the hidden world of terrorism, deeply delves into its causes and effects and chronicles the history of international terrorist activity. The series also provides fascinating insights into terrorist ideologies and techniques ranging from kidnapping to car bombs. Most revealingly, these programs explore the terrorist personality and offer theories on the ultimate question: why desperate people resort to violence to accomplish their missions. This seven-part series, including a section on Islamic extremism, arms us with invaluable information to better face the world's most frightening enemies, who use secrecy as their most powerful weapon.
- Actors: Terrorism-World in Shadows
- Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
- Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
- Format: Box set, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
- Language (Original Language): English
- Region Code: 1
- Release Date: 2006-01-31
- Running Time: 335 minutes
- Theatrical Release Date: 2006
