Films for the Humanities and Sciences - A Question of Rights: The UN Declaration

A Question of Rights: The UN Declaration

In 1948 the United Nations made an unprecedented statement on behalf of humanity by drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This program, produced by the UN and hosted by Harrison Ford, explains how the concept of universal human rights came about and how the international community overcame the barriers of language, culture, and Cold War politics to create a set of standards designed to protect the freedom, dignity, and quality of life of people everywhere. Filmed on four continents and containing rare archival footage, this thought-provoking documentary spotlights a landmark in world history. (29 minutes)

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Item#: BVL8940
Copyright date: ©1998
VHS ISBN 978-0-7365-1855-0


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