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The Saudi Question: What Fate Awaits the World’s Top Oil Exporter?

Despite severe restrictions on Western media, this Wide Angle documentary goes deep inside the ruling elite of the Saudi kingdom. With an introduction to the royal family from reform-minded Prince Turki al-Faisal, the program explores the Saudi government’s ability—or lack thereof—to implement lasting democratic change. It records an extraordinary emergency council session convened by then Crown Prince Abdullah and features an interview with Jamal Khaleefa, Osama bin Laden’s brother-in-law. Conversations with ordinary citizens are also included—presenting Saudis who welcome progressive reforms and Wahabist hardliners who advocate the destruction of all infidels. In addition, Senator Joseph R. Biden discusses Saudi Arabia with anchor Carol Marin. (57 minutes)

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Item#: BVL36140
Copyright date: ©2004
VHS ISBN 978-1-4213-5274-9
DVD ISBN 978-1-4213-5275-6


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