Films for the Humanities and Sciences - The Germans: Portrait of a New Nation

The Germans: Portrait of a New Nation

Its size, geography, economic strength, and military potential assure Germany a central role in shaping the post-Cold War world. Despite its strengths, though, Germany also faces a number of challenges in the post-unification era. To understand better the profound changes taking place in Germany today, this program profiles individuals and families from both former East and West Germany and features interviews with leading public officials and experts, including an exclusive interview with German Chancellor Helmut Kohl. (57 minutes)

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Item#: BVL5999
Copyright date: ©1995


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