Rent Disarm. (2005)
3.7 of 5 from 46 ratings
1h 7min
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- Synopsis:
Evocative, visually stunning, and utterly unforgettable, 'Disarm' spans a dozen countries to look at how, despite a global ban, millions of antipersonnel mines continue to claim victims daily around the world. Co-directed by Mary Wareham, a leader of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL), and photojournalist Brian Liu, 'Disarm' features striking footage smuggled out of the isolated nation of Burma, scenes from a war-ravaged community in Colombia, footage from minefields in Iraq, and exclusive scenes shot by Afghan and Bosnian deminers. Defined as a conventional weapon, antipersonnel mines inflict destruction upon civilian populations for decades after the initial conflict has ended. Despite thousands of casualties a year, mines continue to be used and stockpiled by governments and rebel groups. 'Disarm' juxtaposes government and public opinion, that of outspoken Nobel Peace Prize winner Jody Williams, diplomats, mine victims, deminers, soldiers, and aid workers, to explore the issues that both hinder and further the case against antipersonnel mines. - Actors:
- Jody Williams
- Directors:
- Brian Liu, Mary Wareham
- Producers:
- Mary Wareham, Amy O'Byrne
- Studio:
- Indiepix
- Genres:
- Documentary, Special Interest
