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Why We Fight

  • 20052005
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 38m
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8.0/10
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Dwight D. Eisenhower in Why We Fight (2005)
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Is American foreign policy dominated by the idea of military supremacy? Has the military become too important in American life? Jarecki's shrewd and intelligent polemic would seem to give an... Read allIs American foreign policy dominated by the idea of military supremacy? Has the military become too important in American life? Jarecki's shrewd and intelligent polemic would seem to give an affirmative answer to each of these questions.Is American foreign policy dominated by the idea of military supremacy? Has the military become too important in American life? Jarecki's shrewd and intelligent polemic would seem to give an affirmative answer to each of these questions.

IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Eugene Jarecki
  • Writer
    • Eugene Jarecki
  • Stars
    • Gore Vidal
    • John McCain
    • Ken Adelman
  • Director
    • Eugene Jarecki
  • Writer
    • Eugene Jarecki
  • Stars
    • Gore Vidal
    • John McCain
    • Ken Adelman
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    • 106User reviews
    • 137Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 3 nominations

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    Gore Vidal
    Gore Vidal
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    John McCain
    John McCain
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    Ken Adelman
    Ken Adelman
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    John Ashcroft
    John Ashcroft
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    Osama bin Laden
    Osama bin Laden
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    George Bush
    George Bush
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    George W. Bush
    George W. Bush
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    Robert Byrd
    Robert Byrd
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    Frank Capra
    Frank Capra
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    Dick Cheney
    Dick Cheney
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    Joseph Cirincione
    Joseph Cirincione
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    Bill Clinton
    Bill Clinton
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    Anh Duong
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    Gwynne Dyer
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    Dwight D. Eisenhower
    Dwight D. Eisenhower
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    John S.D. Eisenhower
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    Susan Eisenhower
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    Donna Ellington
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    • Director
      • Eugene Jarecki
    • Writer
      • Eugene Jarecki
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    • Quotes

      Joseph Cirincione: In some ways, the military-industrial complex may become so pervasive that it is now invisible. This is about, you know, ideas and influence and what's safe for your career. Being seen in opposition to strong defense policies is a liability. Not just for a politician who wants to run for president, but for an expert who wants to make a name in town, or a journalist who wants to get his or her story on the front page of the paper. In this way, restricting the level of discussion to this rush for war.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Daily Show: Eugene Jarecki (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Not Dark Yet
      (uncredited)

      Written and performed by Bob Dylan

    User reviews106

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    Go See This Film!
    As a viewer of this movie at the premier last year in Park City, I was deeply impacted about the truth and objective reporting that this movie tries to portray about our country and the logical (and historical) progression that lead us to war. When Jarecki was asked in PC why he did not release the film during the election, he steadfastly stated that the film was not about Bush bashing, but was about trying to show the American public how democracy works, (both pro and con). I do not usually get worked up about a film or politics, but after viewing this film a year ago, I have talked about it continuously and it's lessons to all who are willing to listen. I steadfastly believe that this film should be shown in the classroom to educate, and perhaps forewarn our youth about being vigilant of our sometimes overreaching capitalistic tendencies. This is coming from an individual who has enjoyed the bounties of capitalism, but got a wakeup call. GO SEE THIS FILM!
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    • Release date
      • September 7, 2005 (Finland)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • Denmark
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Classics (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Arabic
    • Also known as
      • Därför krigar vi
    • Production companies
      • ARTE
      • BBC Storyville
      • Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,439,972
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $53,571
      • Jan 22, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,439,972
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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