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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. The film delves into the agency’s impact on host nations and ponders its rele
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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- Harry Belafonte, Annette Bening, Jimmy Carter
- Alana Dejoseph
This new documentary explores the story of ... In 1961, JFK gave young Americans the opportunity to serve their country in a new way by forming the Peace Corps.
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Rent A Towering Task: The Story of the Peace Corps on Prime Video, or buy it on Prime Video. Filmmaker Alana DeJoseph examines the rich history of the Peace Corps and the...
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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
27 set 2019 · Overview. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy gave young Americans the opportunity to serve their country in a new way by forming the Peace Corps. Since then, more than 200,000 of them have traveled to more than 60 countries to carry out the organization's mission of international cooperation.
21 mag 2020 · ‘A Towering Task’ Review: Peace and Its Discontents This sweeping documentary about the Peace Corps fails to grapple with the complex ways in which humanitarian efforts can entrench ...
