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WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception (2004)

"The merger of newsbiz and showbiz. To them war is a product: they sold it and we bought it."

6.920041h 38mEN
Documentary

Directed by Danny Schechter

Rating

6.9/10

Runtime

1h 38m

Language

EN

Release

December 12, 2004

Director

Danny Schechter

Overview

There were two wars in Iraq--a military assault and a media war. The former was well-covered; the latter was not. Until now... Independent filmmaker, Emmy-award winningTV journalist, author and media critic, Danny Schechter turns the cameras on the role of the media. His new film, WMD, is an outspok...

Cast

Peter Arnett

Peter Arnett

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George W. Bush

George W. Bush

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Dick Cheney

Dick Cheney

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Maurice Hinchey

Maurice Hinchey

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Nicholas Johnson

Nicholas Johnson

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David Marr

David Marr

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Bill O'Reilly

Bill O'Reilly

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Dan Rather

Dan Rather

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Tim Robbins

Tim Robbins

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Donald Rumsfeld

Donald Rumsfeld

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Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception (2004), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

There were two wars in Iraq--a military assault and a media war. The former was well-covered; the latter was not. Until now... Independent filmmaker, Emmy-award winningTV journalist, author and media critic, Danny Schechter turns the cameras on the role of the media. His new film, WMD, is an outspoken assessment of how Pentagon propaganda and media complicity misled the American people...

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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