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"Martin Sheen hosts this historical/cultural overview filmed by award-winning cinematographer Rick Ray. Map overlays, location photography with extensive archival footage, and Sheen's lucid narration introduce students to lands desperately troubled yet hopeful for a better future. From Indochina's ancient empires, to colonial domination, to World War II, to present-day struggles, segments focus on how people live today in the context of their past. Crisply shot, well-edited scenes cover geography, cities, rural areas, religious traditions, economic activity, important figures, and types of government. Boxed set of 2 videos. Questar."-Social Studies School Service. "This series explores the people, history, and culture of Vietnam, Burma, and Cambodia. Programs also focus on geography, politics, international trade, and tourism."-Knowledge Unlimited.