Anchorage Reads 2012 Filmography A Death in Tehran At the height of the protests following Iran's presidential election, a young woman named Neda Soltani was shot and killed on the streets of Tehran. Her death was filmed on a cameraphone and uploaded to the web, quickly becoming an international outrage. Frontline investigates the life and death of the woman who remains a symbol for those wanting to keep the movement alive and examines unanswered questions in the aftermath of the greatest upheaval in Iran since the 1979 revolution. Café Setareh Three women who live in a poor neighborhood in Tehran actively seek a better life in this contemporary slice of Iranian life. Circumstance This suspenseful tale of love and defiance cracks open the hidden, underground world of Iranian youth culture filled with sex, drugs, and defiance as a wealthy family struggles to contain their teenage daughter's growing sexual rebellion and her brother's dangerous obsession. Googoosh: Iran’s Daughter Until the 1979 Islamic Revolution brought her career to a halt, Googoosh was the most famous pop singer in Iran. Her career began as a child performer and included several film roles and her recordings became a cultural phenomenon. Iran (Cities of the World) Visit the land of sky‐high snowy mountains, extended deserts, verdant oases, turquoise cupola mosques, and cultural and architectural relic sites of World Heritage. In Tehran, the luxurious palaces of Persian shahs, the Museum of Archaeology, and the Museum of Carpets and Rugs are the sights that must be seen. Iran (Globe Trekker) Visit the bustling capital city of Tehran before heading to the mountains to ski in Dizin. Travel onto Esfahan via the Caspian coast and Iran's most popular tourist Destination. The journey ends at the ancient city of Persepolis. Iran: The Forgotten Glory Take a journey into the depths of ancient Persian civilization. This film captures the majesty and the splendor of the Achaemenid and Sassanid empires and their influence on history, religion, art, and culture; and delves into ancient tales hidden in the ruins and reliefs which exist today as a testament to their legacy. Includes: Part I Birth of a Nation and Part II Renaissance of Glory. Islam: Empire of Faith From the birth of the prophet Muhammad to the rise of the caliphs and the glories of the Ottomans, this video fully illuminates the first thousand years of an often neglected and misunderstood civilization. Leila Reza and Leila, an attractive and affluent young couple recently married, discover that Leila is unable to conceive. Invoking tradition, Reza's mother convinces her daughter‐in‐law that Reza must take a second wife to produce an heir. Letters from Iran A moving account of an exile's return to his homeland. A series of letters written to a friend in America describe his homecoming and emotions. Mirror of the Soul: Forough Farrokhzad Iran's most celebrated contemporary poet became a legend in her own time for her innovative and controversial poetry. This program will take you into her life and work. Mystic Iran: The Unseen World Filmmaker Aryana Farshad embarks on a spiritual journey deep into the heart of her native Iran to capture on film rites and rituals hidden for centuries. She gained unprecedented access to religious ceremonies and locations never before recorded. No One Knows about Persian Cats Forbidden by the authorities to play in Iran, a pair of young musicians recently released from prison plan their escape abroad with a fast‐talking music promoter. Vowing to play one last show before leaving Tehran, their dangerous mission takes them on a free‐wheeling journey through the city's vibrant and diverse underground scene, home to an estimated 2,000 illegal independent bands. Persepolis This Academy Award‐nominated film follows the Islamic Revolution through the eyes of a precocious 9‐year‐old girl trying to find her own place in the world amidst bombs, veils, racism, and tragedy. Rick Steves’ Iran Travel to the beautiful monuments of the past and view life today in this fascinating country, from the historic capital to a small village. Learn about the people in a very different kind of government, gain an in‐depth perspective of one man's journey to this country, and learn about life from a tour guide's point of view. The Little Travelers: Iran Join the Little Travelers as they explore the Islamic Republic of Iran to ride camels, learn about Persian rugmaking, and help remove rocks from baked bread at a bakery. Then travel to the beautiful mountain village of Dizin and enjoy playing in the snow and become fast friends with the country's youngest tour guides, who are six and nine years old. The Stoning of Soraya M. When a journalist is stranded in her remote village, Zahra takes a bold chance to reveal what the villagers will stop at nothing to keep hidden. Thus begins the remarkable story of what happened to Soraya, a kind‐spirited woman whose bad marriage leads her cruel, divorce‐seeking husband to trump up false charges of infidelity, which carry an unimaginable penalty. What is Islam? By visiting a mosque, or masjid, and learning about the five pillars and the daily Muslim prayer ritual of salah, young viewers learn about the core beliefs of Islam.