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Bhutto: The First Woman Leader of a Muslim Nation

Watch this Community Classroom companion video to Bhutto

Aired 03/08/2012 | Rating NR

Independent Lens

Bhutto: The First Woman Leader of a Muslim Nation

Clip: Season 12 Episode 22 | 7m 42s

Watch this Community Classroom companion video to Bhutto

This special educational module explores various elements of the context in which Benazir Bhutto became the first woman leader of a Muslim nation, including the status of women in Pakistan, the influences of Islam and the military on Pakistani politics, the leadership of her father, and her personal family life. In addition, we see the complexities of being a female leader in a Muslim country.

Aired 03/08/2012 | Rating NR

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Bhutto - Preview

Preview: S12 Ep22 | 30s | Airs Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings. (30s)

Bhutto: Fairy Tale Wedding or Campaign Event?

Clip: S12 Ep22 | 1m 56s | Independent Lens | Bhutto | Film Clip (1m 56s)

Bhutto: Making the Ultimate Sacrifice for Democracy

Clip: S12 Ep22 | 2m 27s | Independent Lens | Bhutto | Film Clip (2m 27s)

Bhutto: Power From the People

Clip: S12 Ep22 | 1m 15s | Independent Lens | Bhutto | Film Clip (1m 15s)

From Pampered Princess to Polarizing Politician

Preview: S12 Ep22 | 2m 4s | Independent Lens | Bhutto | Trailer (2m 4s)

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