Benazir Bhutto: Daughter of Power (2008) (DVD)UPC Number: 825307918793
Directors: Philip Selkirk
Format: NTSC
Language: English
Region: Region 1
Number of discs: 1
Studio: Pathfinder Home Ent.
Release date: May 20, 2008
Run time: 65 minutes
Product Description
Benazir Bhutto, the Muslim world s first female leader, was touted as a symbol of modernity and democracy, but her name became synonymous with corruption. Born into one of the most powerful families of Pakistan, Bhutto had a privileged upbringing. It was only after her father, the President, was deposed and executed by General Zia that Bhutto entered politics. Benazir spent years in prison. When she was finally released, Bhutto moved to England and dedicated herself to the overthrow of General Zia. In 1987, after years of exile, over a million people crowded the streets to welcome her back to Pakistan. Fast forward ten years. Twice elected Prime Minister and twice ousted from office amidst corruption charges, Bhutto said There are things I would like to have done differently , Mistakes that were made .
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