This is a special DVD compilation of educational and historic Middle East films from the 1930s, 40s and 50s. Come and watch a piece of world history, digitized and preserved on DVD for the future. Table Of Contents: (1) Desert Venture (1948) - Desert Venture may be the greatest oil propaganda film ever made. This film explains why venture capital in Saudi Arabia is crucial to the fuel America's "nation on wheels." - 28 minutes (2) Iran: Between Two Worlds (1954) - Iran is portrayed immediately before the 1953 coup d'etat. This film covers some great aspects of the history of Iran, including art, religion and day-to-day life. There's great historical footage of weaving, silver plate making and food preparation - 14 minutes (3) Screen Traveler: Damascus (1936) - This is a 1930s travelogue of Damascus, Palestine and Jerusalem with terrific footage of the markets and streets of these holy cities. Included in the film is footage of the Wailing Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Jaffa Gate, Mount of Olives and more... - 11 minutes (4) Labor of Thy Hands (1950s) - This 1950s film is aimed toward American audiences, and tries to link the similarities between Israel and the United States. It's an informational piece focusing on how Israel is a democracy, so the ideals of the country match up with those of the US - 14 minutes (5) Amateur Film: Middle East (1933) - This movie is a collection of amateur footage taken of Israel (much of it in Bethlehem) during the 1930s. Excellent first-hand historical documentation! - 17 minutes

Table Of Contents:

(1) Desert Venture (1948) - 28 minutes

(2) Iran: Between Two Worlds (1954) - 14 minutes

(3) Screen Traveler: Damascus (1936) - 11 minutes

(4) Labor of Thy Hands (1950s) - 14 minutes (5) Amateur Film: Middle East (1933) - 17 minutes