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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.
Sep 22, 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
Sep 27, 2019 · 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.
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- Alana Dejoseph
- 107 min
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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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- Alana Dejoseph
Directed by Alana DeJoseph and narrated by Annette Bening, A TOWERING TASK: THE STORY OF THE PEACE CORPS documents the history of the Peace Corps and its impact on communities around the world.
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.
