Islands on the Edge of Time (1996)

A Palauan Documentary

Islands on the Edge of Time (1996) poster

From 1982 to 1996 award-winning filmmakers Mary Beth Brangan & James Heddle documented on film and video unfolding events in the fledgling island nation of Palau. When Palau's voters made it the first nation in history to adopt a nuclear free, green constitution, Washington's war planners saw it as 'the threat of a good example.' Palau became the poster child for the growing Nuclear Free Pacific movement and a cause celebre for the global nuclear free zone movement. The 10-year-long manipulation of the electoral process the U.S. then unleashed to force the rollback of Palau's nuclear ban became a text book case for subversion of the democratic process in developing countries...and at home. Their experiences covering this story made the filmmakers life-long advocates of election integrity.

Director: Mary Beth Brangan, James Heddle
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date:
Production: Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Country: Palau
Budget: $50,000
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Islands on the Edge of Time about?
From 1982 to 1996 award-winning filmmakers Mary Beth Brangan & James Heddle documented on film and video unfolding events in the fledgling island nation of Palau. When Palau's voters made it the first nation in history to adopt a nuclear free, green constitution, Washington's war planners saw it as 'the threat of a good example.' Palau became the poster child for the growing Nuclear Free Pacific movement and a cause celebre for the global nuclear free zone movement. The 10-year-long manipulation of the electoral process the U.S. then unleashed to force the rollback of Palau's nuclear ban became a text book case for subversion of the democratic process in developing countries...and at home. Their experiences covering this story made the filmmakers life-long advocates of election integrity.
Who directed Islands on the Edge of Time?
Islands on the Edge of Time was directed by Mary Beth Brangan, James Heddle.
How long is Islands on the Edge of Time?
Islands on the Edge of Time has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
What genre is Islands on the Edge of Time?
Islands on the Edge of Time is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of Islands on the Edge of Time?
Islands on the Edge of Time had a budget of $50,000.
Where was Islands on the Edge of Time produced?
Islands on the Edge of Time was produced in Palau.