I waited 25 years to see this documentary. Producers Antony Thomas and David Fanning did a wonderful job piecing all the parts of the puzzle together about Death of a Princess. After 25 years, PBS finally rebroadcast the film on April 19, 2005. Way too long a wait! Little has changed in the life of a Saudi woman since 1980. She must still obtain permission to travel, attend school, and is not permitted to drive a car. Even extending a pleasant "hello" to an unknown male is forbidden. I believe Princess Misha was trying to prove a point. Unfortunately, she lost her life trying to gain be independent. It is unfortunate that she was stoned to death. Yes, I said stoned to death - she was not shot. Her boyfriend was beheaded. How sad! Even after 25 years, from her unmarked desert grave she cries out for justice. Women of Saudi Arabia need to unite against oppression and male dominance. It amazes me that she was murdered on the orders of her grandfather. I thought "family" is an important aspect of Saudi life. Apparently, because she is a woman, that didn't matter. This documentary should be made into a movie for the big screen. Hollywood, take notice!
