Iraq. On the Brink

Description

One year after its "liberation" by U.S. forces, Iraq had descended into chaos. The country's infrastructure was in a shambles, the death toll was still rising, and vast swathes of the country had become no-go areas for American troops. How did the situation deteriorate so quickly? Why did the cheering Iraqis who initially welcomed the Americans turn against them? This documentary, filmed in 2004 shortly after the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime, examines the reaction in Iraq to the American presence there; and while some Iraqis feel that "anything is better than Saddam," most cite the tragic civilian casualties and distrust of Western motives as fueling anger against the occupation.

Runtime

55 min

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Date of Publication

[2012], c2004

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