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Docu on Bush ‘Faith in the White House’ releases next month in US
MUMBAI: US president George Bush has been in the news a lot though not necessarily for the right reasons. Earlier this year, Michael Moore’s documentary Farenheit 9/11 which examined how Bush used 9/11 to manipulate the American public won the Palm d’or at Cannes.
To counter this, a new documentary from Grizzly Adams Productions (GAP) George W. Bush: Faith in the White House will release shortly on DVD and VHS.
It will then debut on network TV next month. Towards the end of the year it could enter cinema halls. The documentary’s producer David W. Balsiger added, “George W. Bush: Faith in the White House reveals a positive side of President Bush never reported by the news media. We have interviewed people who have encountered Bush in a faith-based way. Our documentary reveals that this is the most faith-based presidency since Abraham Lincoln.”
The documentary claims to balance credible research with candid testimony from both critics and presidential contacts that document Bush’s faith and prayer life. Balsiger further added that the documentary had been produced independently of any contact with the White House, the Bush Administration or influence from the Bush-Cheney Election Campaign. “It is based entirely on independent research and in part on two best-selling books.”
As far as Farenheit 9/11 is concerned there have been reports suggesting that Moore might push Bush as a possible nominee for best actor at next year’s Oscar Awards.
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CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
