“America at a Crossroads” is a major public television event premiering on PBS in April 2007 that explores the challenges confronting the world post 9/11 — including the war on terrorism; the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan; the experience of American troops; the struggle for balance within the Islamic world and Muslim life in America; and perspectives on America’s role in the world. The original series of 11 documentaries, hosted by journalist Robert MacNeil, is scheduled to launch on Sunday, April 15 and will run through Friday, April 20, 9 – 11 p.m. (ET). Additional films will air as specials following the premiere. An extensive media and outreach campaign in more than 25 cities accompanies the series — creating a national dialogue that includes screenings and discussions with U.S. military personnel, leading policy experts and leaders of the Muslim American community; an integrated Web presence; and educational initiatives. The following are the films in the series and their original premiere date:
The Anti-Americans (a hate/love relationship) — August 27, 2007
The Brotherhood — April 20, 2007
Campus Battleground — November 26, 2007
The Case for War: In Defense of Freedom — April 17, 2007
Europe's 9/11 — April 18, 2007
Faith Without Fear — April 19, 2007
Gangs of Iraq — April 17, 2007
Homegrown: Islam in Prison — November 26, 2007
Inside America's Empire — September 3, 2007
JIHAD: The Men and Ideas behind Al Qaeda — April 15, 2007
Kansas to Kandahar: Citizen Soldiers at War — June 11, 2007
The Muslim Americans — April 18, 2007
Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience — April 16, 2007
Security versus Liberty: The Other War — April 20, 2007
STAND UP: Muslim American Comics Come of Age — May 11, 2008
Struggle for the Soul of Islam: Inside Indonesia — April 19, 2007
