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“A Towering Task” chronicles the journey of the Peace Corps, founded by JFK in 1961. Through personal testimonials, it captures the spirit of American volunteers working globally, highlighting both challenges and triumphs.
22 set 2019 · A Towering Task: The Story of the Peace Corps: Directed by Alana DeJoseph. With Harry Belafonte, Annette Bening, Jimmy Carter, Chris Dodd. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy gave young Americans the opportunity to serve their country in a new way by forming the Peace Corps.
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- Documentary
- Alana DeJoseph
- 2019-09-22
In 1961, JFK gave young Americans the opportunity to serve their country in a new way by forming the Peace Corps. This new documentary explores the story of ...
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- First Run Features
Filmmaker Alana DeJoseph examines the rich history of the Peace Corps and the challenges that lie ahead in the 21st century.
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- Documentary
- Alana Dejoseph
Narrated by Annette Bening, A Towering Task tells the remarkable story of the Peace Corps, taking viewers on a journey of what it means to be a global citizen. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy gave Americans the opportunity to serve their country in a new way by forming the Peace Corps.
- 113 min
21 mag 2020 · This sweeping documentary about the Peace Corps fails to grapple with the complex ways in which humanitarian efforts can entrench nationalism.
22 mag 2020 · Directed by Alana DeJoseph and narrated by Annette Benning, A Towering Task is the first feature documentary to chronicle the remarkable history of the Peace Corps while considering its future at a critical juncture.
