The Road to Peace...
A documentary about terrorism as defined by 9/11 and al Qaeda... Through the eyes and voices of "experts" , scholars, and those affected by terrorism, Roots explores the events leading up to 9/11, the role bin Laden and radicals play, what their objectives are, and defines Jihaddsim and terrorism today and its impact on the western world. Roots examines the social and political reasons behind most terrorist actions. It looks at the conflicts in the Middle East that have created terrorism and why and by whom the US is "hated".
Shot in Iraq, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Israel- Palestine , Jordan, Lebanon and the United States, the film includes excerpts from over 300 hours of interviews and footage. Opinions and views are expressed by the everyday" man" on the street, students and experts from Hezbollah to spiritual leaders, military , politicians, academics and those who set policy for their countries.
Producer- Director Niki Nicastro McCuistion and her team, Dennis McCuistion, narrator, co-interviewer and Phil Smith, camera- co-editor, look at the situation up close and personal and let the experts and everyday voices speak for themselves.
The Roots of War... the Road to Peace attempts to stimulate thinking by showing diversified perspectives on all sides of the Middle East conflict and the who, what, why of what terrorism is and why we must pave the way to a road to peace. The doc's purpose: to give us a view of how terrorism is compromising our way of life. It takes a complex and difficult subject and reports the facts on the ground with as much balance and objectivity as it is possible to do- considering the subject matter and the polarization, fears and finger pointing terrorism generates.
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The original and aired versions The Roots of War… The Road to Peace: Aired Version (2009) The Roots of War… The Road to Peace: Original Version (2006) September 11, 2001 was a defining moment in history; a date which has forever changed the landscape in which we live, work, travel, look at our neighbors and [...]
McCuistion TV discusses why we should care about the Middle East with panelists: Jim Falk, Radwan Masmoudi of the Dallas Morning News and editorial writer, Tod Robberson.
McCuistion TV discusses why we should care about the Middle East with panelists: Jim Falk, Radwan Masmoudi of the Dallas Morning News and editorial writer, Tod Robberson.
The January-February issue of Texas Living! featured an article, that covered The Roots of War.
Rick Steves, social activist, author of Travel as a Politcal art and TV host discusses his sentiments regarding travel and the humanity of people worldwide.
For all of us, our world changed on 9/11. Even if we were not personally affected, the economy, technology, Homeland Security, getting through an airport with the ease we once had… has had an impact. Little did I know the change it would bring to my life with a phone call from one of the [...]
Jon-David Wells of Talk Radio 570 KLIF’s The Well’s Report previews The Roots of War with an interview of key contributors.
The Roots of War… the Road to Peace takes a look at the complexity of the events leading up to 9/11. The Roots of War … the Road to Peace airs at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17 on KERA-TV Channel 13 in Dallas.
Yet I hope one with an end in sight. A final, final has just been delivered to KERA, Channel 13 public broadcasting Dallas and with a few tweaks here and there an airing date may soon be set.
A listing of experts on The Roots of War in order of their appearance.
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