The War on Democracy

History • Documentary • War • 2007 • 1h 36m

The War on Democracy movie poster
RATING3.8
RUNTIME1h 36m
LANGUAGEEN
STATUSReleased
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📖 Synopsis

Set both in Latin America and the United States, the film explores the historic and current relationship of Washington with countries such as Venezuela, Bolivia and Chile. Pilger says that the film "...tells a universal story... analysing and revealing, through vivid testimony, the story of great power behind its venerable myths. It allows us to understand the true nature of the so-called "war on terror". According to Pilger, the film’s message is that the greed and power of empire is not invincible and that people power is always the "seed beneath the snow".

🎥 Production Details
Tagline
Never believe anything until it is officially denied
Release Status
Released
Genres
History, Documentary, War
Director
Sean Crotty
Original Language
EN
🎭 Cast
John PilgerJohn PilgerSelf
Hugo ChávezHugo ChávezSelf
Philip AgeePhilip AgeeSelf
Jacobo ÁrbenzJacobo ÁrbenzSelf - President of Guatemala (archive footage)
Richard NixonRichard NixonSelf (archive footage)
Henry KissingerHenry KissingerSelf (archive footage)
E. Howard HuntE. Howard HuntSelf (archive footage)
Ari FleischerAri FleischerSelf (archive footage)
Allen DullesAllen DullesSelf (archive footage)
Fidel CastroFidel CastroSelf (archive footage)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is The War on Democracy about?
Set both in Latin America and the United States, the film explores the historic and current relationship of Washington with countries such as Venezuela, Bolivia and Chile. Pilger says that the film "...tells a universal story... analysing and revealing, through vivid testimony, the story of great power behind its venerable myths. It allows us to understand the true nature of the so-called "war on terror". According to Pilger, the film’s message is that the greed and power of empire is not invincible and that people power is always the "seed beneath the snow".
Who directed The War on Democracy?
The War on Democracy was directed by Sean Crotty.
When was The War on Democracy released?
The War on Democracy was released on June 15, 2007.
How long is The War on Democracy?
The War on Democracy has a runtime of 1h 36m.
Where can I track The War on Democracy?
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