Series of 6 documentaries
Rian van den Boom  and Marco van Es are independent makers of documentaries for the Dutch television. They have created a series of 6 documentaries of 30 min. focusing on the problems of the integration of the new public entity Statia into the Dutch constellation. It will be no surprise that this results in a “clash of cultures”. History has shown that the big waves will lay down after the storm, but in these times the storm is still affecting the community at full strength.  On Saba we are experiencing similar effects.

In each of the 6 editions a different aspect is highlighted, i.e., the comprehensive school, politics, police, health care, the primary school and the new business men. The makers did not focus on commonalities but, in contrast,  have been highlighting the differences. Of course this results in interesting material for lengthy discussions that, eventually, will lead to a stable, common ground.  A challenge for all of us.

The series is made for Dutch television. Narration is in Dutch, with Dutch sub-titles when English was spoken.

The NTR has a website that presents background information on this series. Click HERE to go to the site

How can you watch this series?
It is not known if or when the documentaries will be transmitted on BVN, the Dutch channel on the Cable TV. If you are interested to watch these documentaries, you can make use of the download facility that SabaNews is providing. You can download the GemistDownloader software, free of charge, directly from the SabaNews site. Follow the instructions for the downloading of the software and its operation from the Support section. Go to the left menu on the home page. Select “Support“, then click on “Technical Support” to get the information.

Internet addresses of the individual films
You will need the URL (= Internet Address) of the  film when using the GemistDownloader software. The addresses are listed below.
Copy the address  and paste it in the appropriate box in Step 1  of the GemistDownloader tool

.Part 1 : the Comprehensive school

http://player.omroep.nl/?aflID=13095812

Part 2 : Politics

http://player.omroep.nl/?aflID=13129194

Part 3: Police

http://player.omroep.nl/?aflID=13157587

The addresses of the next editions will become available after transmission in the Netherlands.

Enjoy.

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