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  • 2002
  • PG
  • Five Rivers
  • 1 h 32 m
  • 2002
  • PG
  • Five Rivers
  • 1 h 32 m

Summary Directed by Scott Ritter, former United Nations Chief Inspector in Iraq, this documentary depicts his untold story and how the U.N. weapons inspectors were undermined and betrayed by Iraq, the United Nations, and the U.S.

Directed By: Scott Ritter

Written By: Alex Cohn, Scott Rosann, Scott Ritter

  • 2002
  • PG
  • Five Rivers
  • 1 h 32 m
  • 2002
  • PG
  • Five Rivers
  • 1 h 32 m

In Shifting Sands: The Truth About Unscom and the Disarming of Iraq

Metascore Generally Unfavorable
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Summary Directed by Scott Ritter, former United Nations Chief Inspector in Iraq, this documentary depicts his untold story and how the U.N. weapons inspectors were undermined and betrayed by Iraq, the United Nations, and the U.S.

Directed By: Scott Ritter

Written By: Alex Cohn, Scott Rosann, Scott Ritter

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An interesting cross between a Frontline exposé and "World's Scariest Weapons Inspections Videos."
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Surprisingly dry and dispassionate.
By Dave Kehr FULL REVIEW
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A clear, unbiased documentary examining of the UNSCOM debacle would benefit anyone attempting to make sense of the dire situation. This, unfortunately, is not that documentary.
By Ken Fox FULL REVIEW
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Isn't very good. Not only has Ritter made his documentary a one-sided one, but he commits the journalistic sin of using himself as the film's main talking head. In other words, he's interviewing himself.
By V.A. Musetto FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Five Rivers
Release Date Dec 27, 2002
Duration 1 h 32 m
Rating PG
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