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Bill Moyers  The Journal: Women Fight for Peace

How everyday Liberian women fought for peace in their war-torn country and won. Details

 

Program: Bill Moyers

Episode: The Journal: Women Fight for Peace

Instructed by a dream and organized in prayer, Leymah Gbowee and thousands of everyday women in Liberia confronted warlords and a corrupt president to successfully fight for peace and dignity in their war-torn nation. Journal guest host Lynn Sherr interviews Leymah Gbowee and Abigail Disney, who documented their inspiring tale in the award-winning film Pray the Devil Back to Hell.

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Duration: (53:09)
Premiere Date: 06/18/2009
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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