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- 2006
- PG-13
- Sony Pictures Classics
- 1 h 38 m
- 2006
- PG-13
- Sony Pictures Classics
- 1 h 38 m
Summary This documentary is an unflinching look at the anatomy of the American war machine, weaving unforgettable personal stories with commentary by a "who's who" of military and beltway insiders. (Sony Pictures Classics)
Directed By: Eugene Jarecki
Written By: Eugene Jarecki
- 2006
- PG-13
- Sony Pictures Classics
- 1 h 38 m
- 2006
- PG-13
- Sony Pictures Classics
- 1 h 38 m
Why We Fight
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7.7
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Summary This documentary is an unflinching look at the anatomy of the American war machine, weaving unforgettable personal stories with commentary by a "who's who" of military and beltway insiders. (Sony Pictures Classics)
Directed By: Eugene Jarecki
Written By: Eugene Jarecki
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 32 Critic Reviews
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75% Positive
24 Reviews
24 Reviews
19% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
6% Negative
2 Reviews
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 32 Critic Reviews
68
75% Positive
24 Reviews
24 Reviews
19% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
6% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
It's a topical, iconoclastic documentary with the warmth and pace of a first-rate personal essay.
Why We Fight deserves high praise for making it that much tougher to wear blinders.
The strength of this documentary lies in its balance, or at least the careful appearance of balance.
The result isn't quite a Michael Moore movie without the hubris, but it's reasonably close. It's thoughtful, and you have to take it seriously and with respect.
Jarecki says that his film doesn't precisely answer the question in his title. He is mistaken.
The movie tells us nothing we haven't heard before.
Mr. Jarecki undercuts his own case -- not just undercuts but carpet-bombs it -- by using the same propaganda techniques he professes to abhor.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 7 User Ratings
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 7 User Ratings
7.7
86% Positive
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
14% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Production Company
ARTE,
BBC Storyville,
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC),
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC),
Charlotte Street Films,
TV2 Danmark
Release Date Jan 20, 2006
Duration 1 h 38 m
Rating PG-13
Genres
Tagline It is nowhere written that the American empire goes on forever.
Awards
Sundance Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Grimme Award
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Full Frame Documentary Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
