Shadow Company (2006)

A groundbreaking investigation into the secretive world of private security forces in Iraq.

Directors:

Nick Bicanic, Jason Bourque

Writers:

Nick Bicanic (interview material), Jason Bourque

Stars:

Alan Bell, Phil Lancaster, Madelaine Drohan

4 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Alan Bell	...	Himself - President, Globe Risk
Phil Lancaster	...	Himself - Major [Ret.], Canadian Army
Madelaine Drohan	...	Herself - Author + Journalist
Robert Young Pelton	...	Himself - Author + Adventurer
Peter Singer	...	Himself - Political Analyst
Doug Brooks	...	Himself - Government Lobbyist For Security Companies
Stephen J. Cannell	...	Himself - Producer
Cobus Claassens	...	Himself - Security Contractor
Slavko Ilic	...	Himself - Security Contractor
Neall Ellis	...	Himself - Private Military Contractor
Frances Stonor Saunders	...	Herself - Author + Historian
John F. Mullins	...	Himself - Soldier of Fortune
Eike Kluge	...	Himself - Professor of Ethics
Tasha Bradsell	...	Herself - Journalist
James Ashcroft	...	Himself - Interviewee

Storyline

Thousands of private soldiers operate in Iraq alone... and many more around the world. These individuals, known as private security contractors, are changing the face of modern warfare everyday while their world has remained mystery to those at home. Shadow Company is the groundbreaking investigative feature-length documentary that seeks out and reveals the origins and destinations of these modern-day mercenaries. Who are these security contractors ? What do they do ? Why do they do it ? THE RULES OF WAR HAVE CHANGED. Purpose Films proudly brings you an immersive and visionary look at the private individuals who have changed them in a way that defies typical documentary style.

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Taglines:

The Rules of War have changed.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

March 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

Теневая компания

Filming Locations:

Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Purpose Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Interviewer: Did you ever consider flying helicopter as a civilian? As an alternative career?
Neall Elliss - Interviewee: No.
Interviewer: No?
Neall Elliss - Interviewee: No. There's not enough excitement.
[laughs]
Neall Elliss - Interviewee: You know it's all a game. War is a game... It's the ultimate game. There's nothing to touch it.

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Soundtracks

Fanny Adams
By The Memory Band

User Reviews

A great documentary that is must viewing for both sides.

I saw this documentary thinking that it would be biased one way or the other. I was pleasantly surprised to see it be neither a Michael Moore hack job or a Fox News fluff piece.

For the most part it lets present and former mercenaries talk for themselves. The "experts" that are interviewed are not trying to comment on the subject but rather to explain it. Very refreshing indeed. In todays world of highly polarized politics it was great to see a film on this subject, which is for the most part about Iraq, be so even handed.

The extras on the DVD are also well worth a look through. It's well worth the purchase.