The Arabs: A Living History

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Released:1979-01-01
Duration:50 min
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Production:Video Arts Television, Kufic Films B.V

Overview:

A series of ten one-hour documentaries which explores Arab history, culture and society from within through the lives and opinions of Arabs today.

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