Buying the War
"How big media failed us"
Originally released in 2007. Buying the War is a feature film. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bill Moyers
Synopsis
In 2003, the United States pre-emptively attacked Iraq in a war that would last for eight years claiming an estimated 189,000 lives, costing over $2 trillion and causing untold economic and emotional devastation for the Iraqi people. In this 2007 documentary that originally aired on Bill Moyers Journal, Moyers investigates big media’s role as cheerleader in the clamor for war in the months preceding the March 19, 2003 invasion. How did the mainstream press get it so wrong in the run-up to the Iraq War?
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2007
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
9.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Public Affairs Television
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buying the War about?
In 2003, the United States pre-emptively attacked Iraq in a war that would last for eight years claiming an estimated 189,000 lives, costing over $2 trillion and causing untold economic and emotion...
How long is Buying the War?
Buying the War has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Buying the War released?
Buying the War was released on January 1, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Buying the War?
The main cast of Buying the War includes Bill Moyers.