James Hawes
Director
Lawrence of Arabia, the battle for the Arab world (2003)
Season 1
An exploration into the man behind the film-inspired myth, from both Western and Arab perspectives. Thomas Edward Lawrence, a 24-year-old British spy, was a figurehead in the Arab struggle for independence. In 1916, he united Arab tribes and led them in a war against the Turks who ruled over them for 400 years. The consequences of his successes and failures sowed the seeds of conflict that continue to plague the troubled region even today.
Released Oct. 22, 2003
Episode 42 min
None+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: imdb.world-war-one, imdb.middle-east, imdb.arabia
Country: United States
Languages:
English,
French
S1E1 - Part I: Battle for the Arab World
The story of T.E. Lawrence, a British officer whose efforts to unite Arab tribes against the Turks during World War I left a lasting impact on the region. From his early life and academic pursuits to his role in the Arab Revolt and the capture of Aqaba, the film follows the events that shaped both his legacy and Arab-Western relations.
Oct. 22, 2003, midnight
S1E2 - Part II: Heading for Peace
Oct. 29, 2003, midnight
Episode Runtime: 42 min.
Season Runtime: 55 min.
Released: Oct. 22, 2003
Last Air Date: Oct. 29, 2003, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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