DVD 98 mins IMDB
Why We Fight
Sony Pictures (2005)
In Collection
#639

Seen It:
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Documentary, History, War
USA  /  English

Karen Kwiatkowski Herself
William Kristol Himself
Gwynne Dyer Himself
Joseph Cirincione Himself
Susan Eisenhower Herself
Dwight D. Eisenhower Himself
John S.D. Eisenhower Himself
Donna Ellington Herself
Chalmers Johnson Himself
Charles Lewis Himself

Director Eugene Jarecki
Producer Eugene Jarecki; Susannah Shipman
Writer Eugene Jarecki

This documentary, made by Eugene Jarecki, explores several recent developments in American history in regard to our foreign policy, involvement in various wars, establishment of military bases, and possible empire-building. Archival footage featuring such people as Ashcroft, Bin Laden, Bush (both presidents), Cheney, Clinton, Eisenhower, J. F.K, Hastert, Reagan, the Shah of Iran, and many more, is included as part of the discussion of the above issues. Also included is Eisenhower’s warning against establishing an American military/industrial complex, as well as interviews with former military officers, some of whom are now disillusioned with events and have warned their children not to enlist.

Edition Details
Region Region 1
No. of Disks/Tapes 1