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Uncovered: The War on Iraq (2004)
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Reviews Counted:46
Fresh:35
Rotten:11
Average Rating:6.6/10
Consensus: A political doc that methodically and effectively argues its case.
Theatrical Release:Aug 20, 2004 Limited
Synopsis: This controversial and arresting film takes you behind the walls of government, as CIA, Pentagon and foreign service experts speak out, many for the first time, detailing the lies, misstatements... This controversial and arresting film takes you behind the walls of government, as CIA, Pentagon and foreign service experts speak out, many for the first time, detailing the lies, misstatements and exaggerations that served as the reasons to fight a "preemptive" war that wasn't necessary. This documentary offers an in-depth look at the unsettling distortion of intelligence and the "spin and hype" presented to the American people, the Congress and the press. Fighting wars to bring about regime change is in breach of international law. Yet, throughout the fall of 2002, and into the weeks preceding the war in Iraq, the Bush administration systematically distorted intelligence evidence and misled the public in order to turn opinion favor of "regime change" in Iraq. The film will present interviews with more than 20 experts, all of whom have informed opinions about the reasons we were given for war and the evidence presented to support those reasons. Some supported the war itself but are deeply concerned about the way information was misused. All believe it is their duty to speak up. Among those interviewed are former Ambassador Joe Wilson, weapons inspectors Scott Ritter and David Albright, anti-terrorism expert Rand Beers, former CIA analyst Ray McGovern, former CIA operative Robert Baer and Washington editor of The Nation, David Corn. -- © Uncovered [More]
Starring: George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, Donald H. Rumsfeld
Starring: George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, Donald H. Rumsfeld
Director: Robert Greenwald
Director: Robert Greenwald
Producer: Robert Greenwald
Composer: Brad Chiet, Jim Ervin, Mars Lasar
Studio: Cinema Libre
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Reviews for Uncovered: The War on Iraq
Methodically presents the Bush Administration's rationale for invading the Iraq and then systematically dismantles it.
Despite its slant, the movie offers some illuminating details, and director Robert Greenwald constructs a solid argument that the Iraq war was driven more by expedient politics than facts.
This feature actually is better suited as an episode of PBS’ Frontline than as a theatrical release.
Even though Greenwald has an extensive Hollywood background, his showmanship abandons him when he takes on partisan projects such as this one.
Director Greenwald backs up his claim that the media acted like Bush administration lap dogs in covering the lead-up to a bogus war.
Clearheaded, practical and plenteous in evidence but smart and confident enough not to berate you.
Packs a powerful punch if you're ready for a lesson in foreign policy.
You have to question any movie that feels compelled to spend the last 5 minutes justifying itself as each expert explains why it was their patriotic duty to make this movie.
Nothing in Uncovered: The War on Iraq will change your opinion, but it may give you bullet points to back up your cocktail-party arguments.
Robert Greenwald's sober, meticulous film patiently chronicles the ever-shifting case for war made by President Bush and his close advisers.
A rather redundant shredder, President Bush's war policy having shredded itself. But in force and focus this sober indictment is devastating.
Unlike the indulgent Moore, Greenwald here dispenses with manipulation, theatrics and tricks and lets his often-angry experts wax convincingly.
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