Balancing out the theatrical and television films about Lawrence
are a number of documentaries that attempt to present the facts
and let the viewer decide. Availability varies. Please let me know
of active vendors.
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Lawrence of Arabia
(A&E, 2004) VHS
"Ride into the desert with the Briton who helped end centuries
of Ottoman domination in the Arabian peninsula."
Chris Warren; Phillip Knightley; Michael Asher; Malcolm
Brown; Steven Faux. ISBN: 0767079000; AAE-18913.
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Lawrence of Arabia - The Battle for the Arab World
(PBS, 2003) DVD, VHS
An attempt to separate fact from fiction through
the use of old newsreels, modern reenactments, and interviews
with T.E. Lawrence's biographers. Presents both Arab and British
understandings of Lawrence's role in the formation of the modern
Middle East. ISBN: 0780645324
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In Search of Lawrence
(of Arabia)
(Fulcrum Productions, 2003) VHS
Directed by Michael Asher
Photographed by
Mariantonietta Peru
"Asher and Peru retrace the footsteps of Lawrence throughout
the Middle East, finding untouched remnants of his work and campaigns,
including destroyed Turkish military trains."
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The Adventures of Lawrence of Arabia
(Arts and Entertainment Network.; History Channel, 2001,
1996) DVD, VHS
Drawing on the accounts of American journalist Lowell who helped
to create the legend of Lawrence of Arabia, Greatest Raids reveals
the true story behind the myth and follows T.E. Lawrence's real
wartime exploits, which only serve to prove his greatness. DVD:
AAE-71229. ISBN: 0767056124
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Legends of World War
I
(Nugus/Martin Productions ; BBC Worldwide Americas, 1996)
VHS
U-boat commander Von Arnauld holds record for most ships sunk
and is remembered for treating conquered crews with dignity and
compassion. Lawrence fosters Arab attacks on Turkish lines of
support. ISBN: 0767600088
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Lawrence of Arabia: the Life of T.E. Lawrence
(Madacy Entertainment Group; Castle Vision; Cromwell Productions,
1996) VHS
Dramatized biography of Thomas Edward Lawrence, who led the Arab
guerrillas triumphantly into Damascus in the year 1918 when the
Arab nation was in revolt against the Turks. His exploits earned
him everlasting fame and the epithet that the world remembers,
Lawrence of Arabia. Madacy Entertainment Group THM-3-6447. OCLC:
42511395
Volume 8 of The history makers: men & women who shaped
our destiny
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Lawrence After Arabia
(BBC, 1986)
Television documentary produced by Julia Cave for Omnibus, with
contributions by Jeremy Wilson.
Producer: Julia Cave
Assistant Producer: Malcolm Brown
Narrated by Leslie Megahey
Voice of T. E: Michael Pennington
Sir Anthony Parsons (b.1922)
Edward Said (1935-2003)
General James Lunt (b.1917)
Jeremy Wilson
Canon E. F. Hall (1888-1987)
A. W. Lawrence
Suleiman Mousa (b.1920)
Auda Mohammed ab Tayi
Arthur Russell (1904-97)
Lawrence Moore (d.1989)
E. M. Forster
Lowell Thomas
Sir Alec Kirkbride
Siegfred Sassoon
Jock Chambers
St. John Armitage (b.1924)
Phillip Knightley
Hugh Leach
George Masri
Chirstopher Matheson
Ian D. Struthers
Geoffrey Tantum
Jeremy Wilson
Micharl Yardley (b.1955)
Jeffrey Young
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Lawrence of Arabia: The Master Illusionist
(Mullian Creek Productions, Australia, 1983)
Producer: Mal Read
Directed by Geoff
Burton & Michael Caulfield
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Lawrence of England
(BBC, 1978)
Two-part television documentary written and narrated by David
Lomax, with contributions by Jeremy Wilson, C. H. Carr, Clare
Sidney Smith, Bill Sheaff
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T. E. Lawrence: 1888-1935
(BBC, 1962)
This black-and-white television documentary, co-produced by by
Malcolm Brown & Philip Donnellan, includes interviews with
people from many walks of life who knew Lawrence, providing an
unusual insight into his life and times.
Written and narrated by David Lytton
Voice of T. E: Cyril Cusack (b.1910)
Adviser: B. H. Liddell Hart (1895-1970)
F A. H. G.Kerry
C. F. C. Beeson (1899-1975)
Fareedah el Akle (1882-1976)
Sir Alec Kirkbride (1897-1978)
S. C. Rolls (1893-?)
A. W. Lawrence (1900-91)
Jock Chambers (1896-1987)
Sydney Smith
Clare Sydney Smith
David Garnett (1892-1981)
Pat Knowles (1906-81)
Celandine Kennington (1886-?)
Siegfried Sassoon (1886-1967)
Henry Williamson (1895-1977)
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