Biography - Queen Noor
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Artist: Artist Not ProvidedBrand: A&E
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 50 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-12-27
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Model: AAE-73117
Studio: A&E Home Video
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- She is the Grace Kelly of the Woodstock generation; an American-born beauty who won the heart of a King. Her intelligence, grace and commitment won the love of her adopted people and respect worldwide. Born Lisa Halaby, Queen Noor of Jordan became an international figure with her marriage to King Hussein on June 15, 1978. In just four years, she had gone from being a cheerleader at Princeton to
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Movie Review: Well put-together DVD for fans of Queen Noor
Summary: 5 Stars
I've always liked Queen Noor of Jordan and this DVD does an admirable job of providing insight into the life of the "Light of Hussein" as Lisa Halaby was known upon her marriage to King Hussein of Jordan. Lisa Halaby was 4 yrs out of Princeton when she met the King of Jordan and after the tragic death of his third wife, Queen Alia, the pair began to get closer and their friendship soon turned into love and then marriage. The documentary which is actually an A&E biography of Queen Noor traces Lisa Halaby's early life in America - her childhood, the constant moving with her family entailed by her father's job, and her years at Princeton[briefly] as well as her meeting King Huseeing, their whirlwind romance and marriage. It contains some insightful interviews with her friends from school, acquaintances etc. There is some film footage but not sufficient in my opinion - what we get are mostly pictures of her early life and even after becoming Queen of Jordan, there aren't that many film footage of Queen Noor and her royal family. The few times she appears in interviews here, we get a clear picture of her regal bearing, her candidness and overall, the impression is of a woman who was genuinely in love with her husband and who cared a great deal about him [this was made after King Hussein's death in 1999].
I do wish there were interviews with other members of the family - especially with her children and also her step-children. I wish there had been an interview with King Abdullah of Jordan [the reigning king] and his wife, Queen Rania. It would have been nice and insightful to have gained their perspectives on Queen Noor.
Queen Noor is a remarkable woman who has successfully bridged the chasm between two cultures, and who has and continues to exercise a potent influence on Jordanians. Conclusion - a DVD worth viewing for those keen to know more about Queen Noor.
Summary of Biography - Queen Noor
He was a charming king, powerful and exotic. She was a beautiful, all-American girl just four years out of Princeton. For 20 years their fairy-tale romance enchanted the world. BIOGRAPHY® chronicles the extraordinary life of Lisa Halaby, or Noor al Hussein-the "Light of Hussein." Discover how this 27-year-old suddenly became queen of Jordan, mother to eight children, follower of Islam-and eventually, at home in a foreign land. Determined to live up to her role and impart positive change, Queen Noor developed into an active leader, from establishing the Noor Al Hussein Foundation for Jordanian women to easing the reconciliation between Jordan and the U.S. in the early '90s. Interviews with friends, family, and Queen Noor herself offer intimate insight into her fabled life. QUEEN NOOR profiles the remarkable woman whose striking presence and charisma captivated a king, his nation, and the world. DVD Features: Interactive Menus; Scene SelectionSimilar DVD Movies
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