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Hidden Wars of Desert Storm
Free-Will Productions

Hidden Wars of Desert Storm reviews
Critic Score
Metascore: 47 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
9.0 out of 10
based on 10 reviews
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MPAA RATING: Not Rated

Starring John Hurt, Ramsey Clark, and Norman Schwarzkopf

This video documentary examines various aspects the Persian Gulf conflict.


GENRE(S): Documentary  
DIRECTED BY: Gerard Ungerman
Audrey Brohy
 
RELEASE DATE: Theatrical: April 20, 2001 
RUNNING TIME: 64 minutes, Color 
ORIGIN: USA 

What The Critics Said

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75
Christian Science Monitor David Sterritt
Worth viewing by anyone concerned about world events.
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75
San Francisco Chronicle Jonathan Curiel
Damning.
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60
The New York Times Dave Kehr
Emerges as an uncommonly sober, well-researched film of its type.
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60
TV Guide Ken Fox
It's a conspiracy theory worthy of "The X-Files."
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58
Portland Oregonian Shawn Levy
No matter your opinion on where we're headed, this film will give you some crucial information about where we've been.
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50
New York Daily News Jack Mathews
Here’s a double-scoop for conspiracy theorists.
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50
Village Voice J. Hoberman
Pegged to the 10th anniversary of the Gulf War victory celebration, a fiesta that lasted nearly three times longer than the fighting itself.
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50
Los Angeles Times Kevin Crust
Hidden Wars is less dependent on talking heads than "Plan Colombia" and has the advantage of distance from some of the key events.
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25
New York Post Jonathan Foreman
This crude, deeply dishonest documentary does no such thing. David Russell's fictional "Three Kings" does a much better job.
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20
Washington Post Michael O'Sullivan
Allegations of governmental double-talk and cover-ups are, unfortunately, boooring.
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What Our Users Said

Vote Now!The average user rating for this movie is 9.0 (out of 10) based on 2 User Votes
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Sam O. gave it an 8:
Excellent and informative, some portions may be a bit exaggerated, but the truth is shocking: the US military caused "gulf war syndrome" with its use of Uranium Bullets and missles which irradiated Iraqui targets (like tanks) and irradiated US soldiers when they explored and messed around contaminated areas -- which will be radioactive and continue to contaminate Bedouins and natives of Iraq. Also the confusing way the US helped suppress a revolt against Saddam and has propped up his sovereignty is explored. Really comprehensive. Really dirty. Really revealing.

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