
Breaking the Silence: Truth and Lies in the War on Terror
2003

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Limited
2016
Director
Sanne van den Bergh, Greg Ward, Daniel Turi
Runtime
95 minutes
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The documentary serves as a critical piece of political commentary that challenges conventional narratives of Western heroism. It moves beyond simple biography to examine the systemic consequences of geopolitical interventionism. While the film operates within traditional political frameworks, its primary value lies in its critique of Western institutions. It highlights the human cost of state decisions on populations in the Global South. Ultimately, the film challenges the standard hegemony of geopolitical storytelling by focusing on the destruction caused by powerful leaders and their business interests.
Category Breakdown
The film does not focus specifically on LGBTQ+ identities. As a political documentary centered on statecraft and war, these narratives are not present.
The narrative centers on traditional masculine spheres of power, such as military decision-making and high-level politics. It focuses on established patriarchal structures of government and warfare.
By centering the thousands of innocent people affected by the Iraq invasion, the film shifts focus toward non-Western populations. This prioritizes the perspectives of those impacted by Western intervention.
The documentary adopts an anti-establishment lens by critiquing Western institutional power and business interests. It challenges the perceived morality of Western interventionism and traditional political triumphs.
There is no evidence of disability, neurodivergence, or mental health being central themes. These elements are not addressed in the film's subject matter.
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Official Synopsis
The story of Tony Blair's destruction of the Labour Party, his well-remunerated business interests, and the thousands of innocent people who have died following his decision to invade Iraq.

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