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An examination of the Bush Administration's conduct of the Iraqi war and occupation. The film chronicles the manner in which the principle errors of U.S. policy--the use of insufficient troop levels, allowing the looting of Baghdad, the purging of professionals from the Iraqi government, and the disbanding of the Iraqi military--largely created the insurgency and chaos that engulf Iraq today. How did... See Full Description
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Documentary, Politics/Religion and War |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 42 min. |
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| Release Date: |
July 27th, 2007 (limited) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
Not Rated |
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| Distributors: |
Magnolia Pictures
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$1,431,623 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
A-
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Boston Globe, Wesley Morris
"...the film is tough-minded and essential -- a severely galling reality check." more...
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A |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"This is not a documentary filled with anti-war activists or sitting ducks for Michael Moore." more...
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A |
Chicago Tribune, Michael Phillips
"This devastating critique of the Iraq war can't, and won't, be easily picked apart by those who don't agree with its doleful conclusions." more...
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A |
filmcritic.com, Chris Barsanti
"As a chronicle of stupidity, Ferguson's film is nearly beyond compare." more...
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B+ |
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