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Why We Fight
2005
This famous propaganda piece, used as a U.S. Army training film in WWII before theatrical release, asks 'why we fight.' The answer compares the 'free' and 'slave' worlds. Included: development of dictatorships in Italy, Germany and Japan, while anti-militarism and isolationism rise in the USA; a look at enemy propaganda; and .. Read more
| Starring | Robert Anderson, Pietro Badoglio, Aristide Briand, Kai-Shek Chiang |
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| Director | Eugene Jarecki |
| Genres | Documentary |
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17 out of 17 people found this review helpful
Proof that fact is far more absurd and darker than fiction could ever be.
A brilliantly well done documentary on the history of the USA's military engagements. The time-line begins at the end of Roosevelt's presidency and ends at the present day with the conflict in Iraq and 9/11. Interviews with sources from within the government and people who have seen it all in the past 60 years to the present day madness.
Many documentaries have affected me emotionally but none, as strongly as Why We Fight. The film is a reality check that proves that governments do act with malintent and have for many many decades and will do until the people stand-up.
Rent it or buy it. Then lend it to everyone who has a DVD player. -
6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
Mislabelled
This is not the 'Why We Fight' mentioned in the blurb but is a contemporary documentary on the rise of the US military-industrial complex. It was quite good but not the advertised film!
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Great Insight
Firstly this contemporary documentary takes its name from the WWII propaganda film. It is not the original propaganda film itself, although it does feature in parts within the film.
It's an insightful documentary that explains how and why the USA has evolved into such a militant nation and how deeply rooted this has now become within American society.
It's aim isn't to blame a particular political regime/party (although some are mentioned more than others due to recent events!) Nor is it necessarily anti USA. It's purpose is more to highlight the many factors and elements that have led America down the path it leads today. One that President Eisenhower warned us against in his final address to the nation.
The DVD contains some good extras, namely interviews and debates with the films director
Eugene Jarecki. -
Most recent members' review
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
Mislabelled
This is not the 'Why We Fight' mentioned in the blurb but is a contemporary documentary on the rise of the US military-industrial complex. It was quite good but not the advertised film!
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17 out of 17 people found this review helpful
Proof that fact is far more absurd and darker than fiction could ever be.
A brilliantly well done documentary on the history of the USA's military engagements. The time-line begins at the end of Roosevelt's presidency and ends at the present day with the conflict in Iraq and 9/11. Interviews with sources from within the government and people who have seen it all in the past 60 years to the present day madness.
Many documentaries have affected me emotionally but none, as strongly as Why We Fight. The film is a reality check that proves that governments do act with malintent and have for many many decades and will do until the people stand-up.
Rent it or buy it. Then lend it to everyone who has a DVD player. -
6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
Mislabelled
This is not the 'Why We Fight' mentioned in the blurb but is a contemporary documentary on the rise of the US military-industrial complex. It was quite good but not the advertised film!
-
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Great Insight
Firstly this contemporary documentary takes its name from the WWII propaganda film. It is not the original propaganda film itself, although it does feature in parts within the film.
It's an insightful documentary that explains how and why the USA has evolved into such a militant nation and how deeply rooted this has now become within American society.
It's aim isn't to blame a particular political regime/party (although some are mentioned more than others due to recent events!) Nor is it necessarily anti USA. It's purpose is more to highlight the many factors and elements that have led America down the path it leads today. One that President Eisenhower warned us against in his final address to the nation.
The DVD contains some good extras, namely interviews and debates with the films director
Eugene Jarecki.
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