Lawrence of Arabia: The Battle for the Arab World
An exploration into the man behind the film-inspired myth, from both Western and Arab perspectives. Thomas Edward Lawrence, a 24-year-old British spy, was a figurehead in the Arab struggle for independence. In 1916, he united Arab tribes and led them in a war against the Turks who ruled over them for 400 years. The consequences of his successes and failures sowed the seeds of conflict that continue to plague the troubled region even today.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Lawrence of Arabia: The Battle for the Arab World
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 21, 2003
Runtime
1h 52m
Genres
Documentary, History
Original Title
Lawrence of Arabia: The Battle for the Arab World
Production Companies
PBS, Lion Television
Director
James Hawes
Description
An exploration into the man behind the film-inspired myth, from both Western and Arab perspectives. Thomas Edward Lawrence, a 24-year-old British spy, was a figurehead in the Arab struggle for independence. In 1916, he united Arab tribes and led them in a war against the Turks who ruled over them for 400 years. The consequences of his successes and failures sowed the seeds of conflict that continue to plague the troubled region even today.
