(July 8, 2008) The film "Japan's About-Face" is a remarkable window into the shifting role of the military in post-war Japanese society. WIDE ANGLE has acquired exclusive access to the National Defense Academy, Japan's "West Point."

Join a live online discussion with the film's producers and global education experts Thursday, September 10th at 12:00 noon.

(September 2 & 9, 2009) WIDE ANGLE’s award-winning 12-year documentary project, Time for School, follows seven children from seven countries who are struggling to achieve a basic education.

Watch the full episode of Time for School 3, WIDE ANGLE’s award-winning 12-year documentary project that follows seven children from seven countries who are struggling to achieve a basic education.

A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.

A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.

This slideshow shows the kids from Time for School through the years, as they’ve grown into teenagers, and some cases, have had to take on very adult responsibilities.

Watch a preview of Time for School 3, the third part of WIDE ANGLE's 12-year series on global education.

A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.

A roundup of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.

A round up of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.

A round up of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.

A round up of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.

A round up of links to local stories of global importance from around the world.