Patriotic men and women who are called for military service in Iraq, experience recruitment, training, combat, homecoming, and the struggle to reintegrate with families and communities.
The terrible conflict in Iraq, depicted with ferocious honesty in the film, is a prelude for the even more challenging battles fought by the soldiers returning home – with personal demons, an uncomprehending public, and an indifferent government. As these battles take shape, each soldier becomes a new kind of hero, bearing witness and giving support to other veterans, and learning to fearlessly wield the most powerful weapon of all - the truth. 78 min. Download here.
Showing posts with label Iraq. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Iraq. Show all posts
Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers (2006)
Acclaimed director Robert Greenwald (Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price, Outfoxed and Uncovered) takes you inside the lives of soldiers, truck drivers, widows and children who have been changed forever as a result of profiteering in the reconstruction of Iraq. Iraq for Sale uncovers the connections between private corporations making a killing in Iraq and the decision makers who allow them to do so.
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Winter Soldier: Iraq and Afghanistan
Winter Soldier featured testimony from U.S. veterans who served in those occupations, giving an accurate account of what has been really happening day in and day out, on the ground. The four-day event brought together veterans from across the country to testify about their experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan - and presented video and photographic evidence. In addition, there were panels of scholars, veterans, journalists, and other specialists to give context to the testimony. These panels covered everything from the history of the GI resistance movement to the fight for veterans' health benefits and support.
This historic event was ignored by the mainstream media. The extensive video coverage provided by the Free Speech TV network is too long to embed on this blog, so ma providing links to the Blip TV pages that host the videos.
The Legacy of GI Resistance: Organizing GIs and veterans to tell their stories and to take a stand against war. Part 1 2 3
The Rules of Engagement: Testimony on the confusing, irrational or fraudulent rules of conduct in a military occupation. Part 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
The Crisis in Veterans’ Healthcare: Part 1 2 3
Civilian Testimony: A film of civilian testimony from Iraq and Afghanistan. Part 1 2
The Cost of the War at Home: How the war takes a toll in lost revenue for social programs and lost civil liberties. Part 1 2 3
Racism and War: Dehumanization of the Enemy. This panel covered mishandling and mutilation of the dead, and the torture, abuse and derogatory treatment of civilians. Part 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Breakdown of the Military: How the current wars are weakening the military and making the country less secure. Part 1 2 3 4 5
Divide to Conquer: Gender and Sexuality in the Military. Sexual discrimination, harassment and assault are commonplace in the military. Part 1 2
Corporate Pillaging and Military Contractors: Accounts of waste, fraud, corruption and other criminal actions committed by military contractors. Part 1 2
The Future of GI Resistance
The Aims of the Global War on Terror: What are the geopolitical considerations driving US policy. Part 1 2
This historic event was ignored by the mainstream media. The extensive video coverage provided by the Free Speech TV network is too long to embed on this blog, so ma providing links to the Blip TV pages that host the videos.
The Legacy of GI Resistance: Organizing GIs and veterans to tell their stories and to take a stand against war. Part 1 2 3
The Rules of Engagement: Testimony on the confusing, irrational or fraudulent rules of conduct in a military occupation. Part 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
The Crisis in Veterans’ Healthcare: Part 1 2 3
Civilian Testimony: A film of civilian testimony from Iraq and Afghanistan. Part 1 2
The Cost of the War at Home: How the war takes a toll in lost revenue for social programs and lost civil liberties. Part 1 2 3
Racism and War: Dehumanization of the Enemy. This panel covered mishandling and mutilation of the dead, and the torture, abuse and derogatory treatment of civilians. Part 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Breakdown of the Military: How the current wars are weakening the military and making the country less secure. Part 1 2 3 4 5
Divide to Conquer: Gender and Sexuality in the Military. Sexual discrimination, harassment and assault are commonplace in the military. Part 1 2
Corporate Pillaging and Military Contractors: Accounts of waste, fraud, corruption and other criminal actions committed by military contractors. Part 1 2
The Future of GI Resistance
The Aims of the Global War on Terror: What are the geopolitical considerations driving US policy. Part 1 2
The Crimes of the Bush Junta
Still unwilling to start impeachment hearings, the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on "executive powers" to address the many high crimes of the Bush junta. Little notice of this event has been taken by the mainstram media. Here is the testimony of the panel members. 78 min. To see the entire hearing click here.
2 Films About Fallujah
Fallujah - The Hidden Massacre
A report by Sigfrido Ranucci for Italian Public TV (http://www.rainews24.it).
This report give the details on the destruction of an Iraqi city that was glossed over by the American media. The indiscriminant bombing of civilians, and the use of white phosphorus and other prohibited weapons are detailed. Be warned that this fim contains graphic images of the results of the bombing. 27 min. Download here.
Fallujah - Operation Phantom Fury
This is a collaborative production created by Iraqi and American filmmakers.
After a major US led offensive launch in November of 2004, two-thirds of the city was destroyed and thousands of its citizens were forced into refugee camps. Code Pink commissioned Iraqi filmmaker Homodi Hasim to send a team of videographers and investigative journalists to Fallujah to record the destruction and death inflicted by the American assault. He also interviewed Fallujah residents who were forced to live in refugee camps on the outskirts of Fallujah and Baghdad. Using the footage produced by Code Pink and additional footage of the US led destruction of Fallujah,
Deep Dish Television has produced this gripping documentary. The short piece, Fallujah, documents a trip through Iraq and the devastated community of Fallujah.
Produced by Deep Dish TV and CODEPINK. 29 min. Download here.
A report by Sigfrido Ranucci for Italian Public TV (http://www.rainews24.it).
This report give the details on the destruction of an Iraqi city that was glossed over by the American media. The indiscriminant bombing of civilians, and the use of white phosphorus and other prohibited weapons are detailed. Be warned that this fim contains graphic images of the results of the bombing. 27 min. Download here.
Fallujah - Operation Phantom Fury
This is a collaborative production created by Iraqi and American filmmakers.
After a major US led offensive launch in November of 2004, two-thirds of the city was destroyed and thousands of its citizens were forced into refugee camps. Code Pink commissioned Iraqi filmmaker Homodi Hasim to send a team of videographers and investigative journalists to Fallujah to record the destruction and death inflicted by the American assault. He also interviewed Fallujah residents who were forced to live in refugee camps on the outskirts of Fallujah and Baghdad. Using the footage produced by Code Pink and additional footage of the US led destruction of Fallujah,
Deep Dish Television has produced this gripping documentary. The short piece, Fallujah, documents a trip through Iraq and the devastated community of Fallujah.
Produced by Deep Dish TV and CODEPINK. 29 min. Download here.
Abu Ghraib - Unseen
WARNING: This video may not be suitable for minors. It is very shocking and disturbing, but it is of vital importance that this evidence be made available to the U.S. public. Especially since new testimony implicates the highest levels of the Bush administration in approving these atrocities as official U.S. policy.
This video shows photos of the torture of prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison at the hans of U.S. forces, that have never been seen in the U.S. media. These shocking pictures have come to light revealing the extent of prisoner abuse - and it's much worse than anyone imaged. The photos depict new incidents of homicide, torture and sexual humiliation and indicate a broader pattern of abuse than was previously understood. "We now know there was systemic and widespread abuse", states ACLU lawyer Amrit Singh. She hopes the photos release will lead to a proper inquiry. By Journeyman Pictures, 13 min. Source page here.
Before You Enlist!
Straight talk from soldiers, veterans and their family members tells what is missing from the sales pitches presented by recruiters and the military's marketing efforts. This film should be seen by anyone who is considering signing up.
Stan Goff speaks out on Iraq War and American Geopolitics
Stan Goff is a Viet Nam veteran and former Special Forces officer. Now he is a writer, anti-imperialist, feminist, and socialist. He is the author of the weblog Feral Scholar and the books Hideous Dream, Full-Spectrum Disorder: The Military in the New American Century and Sex & War. He is also a regular contributor to Huffington Post. His experience and intellect give him a unique military and political insight. 29 min. Download here.
The Lies That Led To War
The Canadian news program The Fifth Estate presents a retrospective look at their coverage of the Iraq war. The Lies That Led To War provides context to the events of the previous six years, showing how political, diplomatic and media spin crossed the line into outright lies and have been used by the those in power to further their own agendas. Programs like this highlight the sad state of American media. 43 min. Download film here.
The Death Squads
Made for Britain’s Channel 4, this film shows the true horrors of the war that are banned from U.S. television. This shocking film investigates the links between the death squads and high-ranking Shi’a politicians, and reveals how Shi’a militias have systematically infiltrated and taken over police units and even entire government ministries. This film investigates the links between these units and the death squads, indeed they often are the death squads, acting with impunity with little investigation into their activities.
While the film implies that U.S. authorities are either ignorant or unconcerned with these atrocities, there is now ample evidence that this was part of a deliberate strategy. The so-called “El Salvador option” uses the death squads to divide the population along sectarian lines, thereby eliminating a unified Iraqi insurgency and justifying a permanent U.S. military presence. 45 min. Download here.
While the film implies that U.S. authorities are either ignorant or unconcerned with these atrocities, there is now ample evidence that this was part of a deliberate strategy. The so-called “El Salvador option” uses the death squads to divide the population along sectarian lines, thereby eliminating a unified Iraqi insurgency and justifying a permanent U.S. military presence. 45 min. Download here.
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