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SERGIO VIEIRA DE MELLO: En Route to Baghdad

 

Director - Simone Duarte
Run Time -  56 minutes
Language - English
Format - DVD
Year - 2010
Genre - Documentary
Educational Interest- Biographies/Profiles, Human Rights, Middle East,
Peace & Conflict Resolution, Political Science



Institutional DVD Price: $195



 
 
 

When Kofi Annan asked Sergio Vieira de Mello to be his top envoy in Baghdad following the US-led invasion of Iraq, he knew that his request was highly unprecedented. There was no doubt de Mello was the most skilled mediator at the UN, perhaps the only one who could balance the delicate intricacies that the situation presented. Yet he was also the person that the UN – and the world – could least afford to lose.

 

On August 19th, 2003, a bomb exploded outside the UN headquarters in Baghdad. Among the 22 killed was Sergio Vieira de Mello. Years later, the shadow of uncertainty continues to loom heavily over Iraq.

 

One of the most tireless and effective advocates for peace and stability the world has ever known, the Brazilian born diplomat traversed the globe using his uncommon diplomatic skills to accomplish the impossible. Travelling to four continents and featuring the stories and reminiscences of colleagues and luminaries whose lives he touched, this award-winning documentary is “a testament to the power of diplomacy and the proven impact of an insouciant, simple charm that reaches people on a human level” (Sun Sentinel, Florida).

 

"A portrait in character, diplomacy and courage." - Variety

 

"Fascinating viewing." - Richard Roth, CNN