Tonight were presenting a program on the craft and varied history of documentary filmmaking. In the spring we hope to present a program on the creation of music scores for film by taking a close look at the storied career of max steiner, perhaps hollywoods most influential composer. It has been noted that we are presently in a golden age of documentary filmmaking with more documentaries being filmed, screened, and seen, than ever before. But what impresses me more than that, i suppose, is that ive noticed very often these days in advocacy and in educational groups, a particular recent documentary comes up in the group conversation. People reference it, recommend it, and in particular talk about its defining impact on them. Documentaries are becoming more pervasive and an integral part of our conversations about political and social issues. In fact, theyre often framing and shaping those conversations. Why this is happening is perhaps something our guests here tonight will talk about. J
Republic of congo for oil fields anger against u. N. Peacekeepers accused of failing to provide protection and a grim task for flood survivors in kenya digging to find the remains of missing loved ones. I am. Thank you very much for joining us u. S. President donald trump assigned to bills into law that back hong kongs for Democracy Movement american sanctions can now be imposed on chinese and hong kong officials deemed responsible for human rights abuses and on kong special trade status will be reviewed every year the territorys leaders say it will damage relations with the u. S. While china has expressed extreme regret on the move saying it will respond with firm count and measures will get more reaction from beijing with Andrew Thomas very shortly for a sabbatical hane in washington d. C. Patty president toms team had voiced reservations about these bills why did he sign them. Because he had no choice congress forced his hand this vote was near unanimous there was just one voting no
London with the top stories from europe including the french president says Member States to seriously consider the future of nato as he hosts a sector general in stoltenberg in paris and the devastating crash which killed 95. 00 football fans 30 years ago the former British Police chief in charge of the match is found not guilty of manslaughter. In sport Brazilian Teams the bank are now targeting success of the Club World Cup in qatar the rio sorry that lifting the League Trophy just days after becoming south american champions. Iraqi Security Forces have opened fire on crowds in a Southern City as antigovernment protests there worse and at least 29. 00 people are reported dead after the protests in nasiriyah and another 3 deaths in the jar for the army earlier dispatched around to see the provinces for the instructions to restore order. Id say the iranian consulate in the shop was set on fire from back to. Reports. In at uk a dramatic escalation hundreds of antigovernment protesters
Its being cold apocalyptic india is suffering unprecedented levels of their pollution with warnings of consequences for Peoples Health but what exactly is causing pollution there and across the region and whats being done to tackle this is inside story. But i want to welcome to the program im Darren Jordan indias top coach says new delhis choking every year and blames the State Government for failing to cut pollution the problem is so bad schools have been shut flights diverted and a Public Health emergency declared some experts say breathing the citys a is as bad as smoking 50 cigarettes a day and thats not just in the capital the World Health Organization says 13 other indian cities are mung the worlds 15 most polluted reports now from new delhi. This brown haze has enveloped new delhi anything above 400 on the citys quality index is considered very severe it. Has does have people it is bad every winter but this is the 1st time the government has declared a Public Health emergency. T
Great just great. Britain. Is delayed but the hounds follow would drama the brics it on aljazeera. Its being called apocalyptic india is suffering unprecedented levels of their pollution with warnings of dire consequences for Peoples Health but what exactly is causing pollution there and across the region and whats being done to tackle this is inside story. But i want to welcome to the program im Darren Jordan indias top coach says new delhis choking every year and blames the State Government for failing to cut pollution the problem is so bad schools have been shut flights diverted and a Public Health emergency declared some experts say breathing the city is a is as bad as smoking 50 cigarettes a day and thats not just in the capital the World Health Organization says 13 other indian cities are mung the worlds 15 most polluted unshod who are reports now from new delhi. This. New delhi. 400 on the citys index is considered very severe. And. People it is bad every winter but this is the