The television series, "The West Wing" just did a story about trying to get the Israelis and Palestinians to come to an agreement and end the bloodshed. One character referring to both cultures, said, "they're so alike". Sadly this documentary amplifies that comment by examining the effects of decades of violence and its effect on children on both sides of the violence.
Good interviews with children who often tell horrible stories of everyday life. Interviews with therapists and mental health workers in both camps showing attempts to help children deal with their fears. A compelling piece of work that would work well in a weekend or evening documentary slot.
Comments for RN Special 1-hour Documentary: Strangers Next Door
This piece belongs to the series "RN Focus on Torn Lives - Stories from the Holy Land"
Produced by Eric Beauchemin
Other pieces by Radio Netherlands Worldwide
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Peggy Berryhill
Posted on November 03, 2004 at 08:22 AM | Permalink
Review of RN Special 1-hour Documentary: Strangers Next Door
The television series, "The West Wing" just did a story about trying to get the Israelis and Palestinians to come to an agreement and end the bloodshed. One character referring to both cultures, said, "they're so alike". Sadly this documentary amplifies that comment by examining the effects of decades of violence and its effect on children on both sides of the violence.
Good interviews with children who often tell horrible stories of everyday life. Interviews with therapists and mental health workers in both camps showing attempts to help children deal with their fears. A compelling piece of work that would work well in a weekend or evening documentary slot.