Documentarian Eugene Jarecki takes the title of his new film "Why We Fight" from Frank Capra's celebrated series of superpatriotic World War II government-sponsored newsreels. Jarecki's intention, however, is ironic. "Why We Shouldn't Fight" might be a more accurate title. Read the full review
This editorial documentary on the topic of the military industrial complex discusses the political, economic and ideological forces the director believes were behind U.S. involvement in armed conflicts during the past half century.
Director: Eugene Jarecki
Cast: John S.D. Eisenhower, Chalmers Johnson, William Kristol, John McCain
Run time: 98 minutes
Release date: Jan. 20, 2006
Rating: PG-13 for disturbing war images and brief language.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: B-
"Too bad Jarecki didn't take a somewhat fresher, more balanced approach in making his case."
Austin American-Statesman: 3 of 5 stars
"... should give pause even to those who support the rationale behind one specific war."
The Palm Beach Post: B+
"Why We Fight, which won last year's Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, is propaganda ... but a far more sophisticated sort that builds an unnerving case for the inevitability of war."
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