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Ancient Greece [videorecording] / CBS News.

Contributor(s): Series: You are therePublication details: New York : CBS DVD, 2004.Description: 1 videodisc (50 min.) : sd., b. & w. ; 4 3/4 inISBN:
  • 1585803952
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Contents:
The triumph of Alexander the Great (25 min.) -- The death of Socrates (25 min).
Production credits:
  • "The triumph of Alexander the Great" produced and directed by Charles W. Russell ; written by Jeremy Daniel. "The death of Socrates" directed by Sidney Lumet ; produced by Charles W. Russell ; written by Kate Nickerson.
Hosted by Walter Cronkite. Actors: E.G. Marshall, James Broderick, John Marley, Michael Higgins, John Cassavetes, Robert Culp and Barry Jones.Summary: In "The triumph of Alexander the Great," 324 B.C., Alexander the Great (Michael Higgins) decides whether to crush the rebellion or yield to the mutiny of his Macedonian troops. In "The death of Socrates," 399 B.C., Socrates (Barry Jones) explains why he must choose death over life. He must accept his execution because his search for truth would be invalidated should he opt to pay the fine and admit wrongdoing rather than meet his fate. His philosophy of truth would be invalid.
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Item type Current library Home library Shelving location Call number Materials specified Status Barcode
DVDs DVDs American University in Dubai American University in Dubai AUDIO & DVD Collection DVD DF 234 .A454 2004 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Copy Type:33 - DVD Available 46912

The triumph of Alexander the Great (25 min.) -- The death of Socrates (25 min).

"The triumph of Alexander the Great" produced and directed by Charles W. Russell ; written by Jeremy Daniel. "The death of Socrates" directed by Sidney Lumet ; produced by Charles W. Russell ; written by Kate Nickerson.

Hosted by Walter Cronkite. Actors: E.G. Marshall, James Broderick, John Marley, Michael Higgins, John Cassavetes, Robert Culp and Barry Jones.

In "The triumph of Alexander the Great," 324 B.C., Alexander the Great (Michael Higgins) decides whether to crush the rebellion or yield to the mutiny of his Macedonian troops. In "The death of Socrates," 399 B.C., Socrates (Barry Jones) explains why he must choose death over life. He must accept his execution because his search for truth would be invalidated should he opt to pay the fine and admit wrongdoing rather than meet his fate. His philosophy of truth would be invalid.

Not rated.

DVD ; Dolby digital.

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