Lifting the Fog - Intrigue in the Middle East
by Allan Siegel
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Actor: Dominic Marcus, Frank Hankey, Harley Venton, Marc ZarumDirector: Allan Siegel
Brand: MPI
Editor: Allan Siegel
Producer: Allan Siegel
Writer: Allan Siegel
Editor: John Strolia
Producer: Jacqueline Dolly
Producer: Jaffer Ali
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 90 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2002-05-28
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Mpi Home Video
DVD Reviews of Lifting the Fog - Intrigue in the Middle East
DVD Review: History/Opinion of West's Desire for Mideast Oil & the Arab Response
Summary: 4 Stars
I found this film quite interesting. Yes, it is biased, but what documentary isn't? For that matter, what history isn't? One of the problems in this time of "globalism" is that we have access to all of this information from all over the world, but many people don't seem to care what others think as long as we get the economic benefits of "globalism" (which is not really a new concept - certainly the "colonial period" was a form of globalism.)
This film was made in 1991, and has an anti-Gulf War bias. OK, now that you know that, you can safely view the film and realize the historical events that it includes will support those views. While viewing it, you might be able to see the world through a view that you are not accustomed to, and this is not something any intelligent person should feel threatened by, whether one agrees or disagrees. If the view can distinguish fact from opinion, then there should be no problem.
The events that are depicted in the film through footage and quotes are factual. Contrary to one reviewer's comments, there are absolutely no anti-semitic comments in the film. It is a discussion of the West's desire for Middle Eastern oil since World War I, how they've secured it, and the Arab response to this. Nothing more. Facts are presented in toe form of footage, quotes, and discussion. Once the facts are given, several speakers voice their opinion. You can take that or leave it - but
if we are going to be dependent on other nations in this "global" economy, we might do well to try to understand what motivates them.
Of course, this movie isn't complete. I don't know what history book or documentary is. However, it can be used to (1) increase your knowledge or review events related to the topic at hand; (2) hear the viewpoints of others and decide for yourself whether you agree or disagree. If you don't even know their viewpoint, how will there ever be a compromise that could lead some sort of peace.
I recommend this film, in combination with whatever other Middle East study material you'd like to learn from.
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