Iraqi TV.
Saw this documentary about programming by Iraqi based independant TV Producers on CBC Newsworld last night and it was the most heartening thing I've seen about Iraq in a long while. A key thing I learned is that because of the curfew induced by the security situation their is, literally, locked in viewers. It seems that Iraqi actors, composers etc. etc. are busier than ever. It is, certainly, a hazardous trip to set, but at least they are working. They are producing, among others, a political satire, home rebuilding shows, soap operas and 'Iraqi Star' an American Idol clone. I can't believe American 'Intelligence' organizations arn't using this form to fight the insurgents by showing Iraqi's to themselves--laughs, warts and all.
Saw this documentary about programming by Iraqi based independant TV Producers on CBC Newsworld last night and it was the most heartening thing I've seen about Iraq in a long while. A key thing I learned is that because of the curfew induced by the security situation their is, literally, locked in viewers. It seems that Iraqi actors, composers etc. etc. are busier than ever. It is, certainly, a hazardous trip to set, but at least they are working. They are producing, among others, a political satire, home rebuilding shows, soap operas and 'Iraqi Star' an American Idol clone. I can't believe American 'Intelligence' organizations arn't using this form to fight the insurgents by showing Iraqi's to themselves--laughs, warts and all.
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Yes, I agree. The government of Iraq should create a CBC type media and use the broadcaster to unite the countries different ethnic groups. At the least it would reflect the truth, in that, the best way to end the occupation of their nation is to form a government that represents all the citizens - which, sooner or later will have to stop fighting each other. If they don't the middle east will continue to be untamed and ground for terrorists and neighbouring dictators to abuse and use against the world.
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