Part of the Leaders of the twentieth century: portraits of power series. Examines Nasser’s rise to power in 1952 and his life as leader of Egypt during the 1950s and 1960s. Uses contemporary footage to provide insight into a number of events such as the Suez crisis (1956) and the Six Day War (1967). Narrated by Henry Fonda. Suitable for upper secondary level.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
508530
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Suez Canal (Egypt)
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Israel-Arab conflicts
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Leadership
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
History → Nasser, Gamal Abdel, 1918-1970
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Leadership
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)