| Description |
1 DVD (approximately 107 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
digital |
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optical |
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video file |
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DVD video |
| System Details |
DVD. |
| Performer |
Interviews with Robert McNamara. |
| Credits |
Directors of photography, Peter Donahue, Robert Chappell ; edited by Karen Schmeer, Doug Abel, Chyld King ; original music, Philip Glass. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture documentary in 2003. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13; for images and thematic issues of war and destruction. |
| Summary |
The story of America as seen through the eyes of the former Secretary of Defense under President Kennedy and President Johnson, Robert S. McNamara. McNamara was one of the most controversial and influential political figures of the 20th century. Now, he offers a candid and intimate journey through some of the most seminal events in contemporary American history. He offers new and often surprising insights into the 1945 bombing of Tokyo, the Cuban Missile Crisis, ad the effects of the Vietnam War. |
| Language |
Closed-captioned. |
| Subject |
McNamara, Robert S., 1916-2009.
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McNamara, Robert S., 1916-2009. |
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McNamara, Robert S., 1916-2009 -- Political and social views.
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Political and social views. |
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United States. Department of Defense.
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United States. Department of Defense. |
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Vietnam War, 1961-1975.
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Vietnam War (1961-1975) |
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United States -- History, Military -- 20th century.
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United States. |
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History, Military. |
| Chronological Term |
20th century |
| Subject |
United States -- Military policy.
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Military policy. |
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United States -- History -- 1945-
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
1945- |
| Subject |
United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century.
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Politics and government. |
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United States -- Foreign relations -- 1961-1963.
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International relations. |
| Chronological Term |
1961-1963 |
| Genre/Form |
Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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| Added Author |
Morris, Errol.
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Williams, Michael, 1957-
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Ahlberg, Julie Bilson.
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McNamara, Robert S., 1916-2009.
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@Radical.media (Firm)
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Globe Department Store (Firm)
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SenArt Films (Firm)
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Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| ISBN |
1404941665 |
| Standard No. |
4339601916 |
| Music No. |
01916 Sony Pictures Classics |
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