Control Room
"Different channels. Different truths."
Originally released in 2004. Control Room is a documentary/war film. directed by Jehane Noujaim. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Samir Khader, Josh Rushing, and Hassan Ibrahim
Synopsis
A chronicle which provides a rare window into the international perception of the Iraq War, courtesy of Al Jazeera, the Arab world's most popular news outlet. Roundly criticized by Cabinet members and Pentagon officials for reporting with a pro-Iraqi bias, and strongly condemned for frequently airing civilian causalities as well as footage of American POWs, the station has revealed (and continues to show the world) everything about the Iraq War that the Bush administration did not want it to see.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 15, 2004
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (58 votes)
Box Office
$2.6M
Worldwide gross
Language
AR
Original language
Country
Qatar
+ 3 more
Director
Top Cast
Samir Khader
as Self - Senior Producer, Al Jazeera
Josh Rushing
as Self (as Lt. Josh Rushing)
Hassan Ibrahim
as Self - Reporter, Al Jazeera
Abdul Jabbar Al-Kubeisi
as Self - Iraqi Dissident
Nabeel Khoury
as Self - Spokesman, US State Department
David Shuster
as Self - Correspondent, MSNBC
Tom Mintier
as Self - Correspondent, CNN
Muafak Tawfik
as Self - Translator, Al Jazeera
Omar Al-Issawi
as Self - Correspondent, Al Jazeera
Jihad Ali Ballout
as Self - Media Relations, Al Jazeera
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
- Revenue
- $2,586,511
Production Companies
- The Othrs
- Noujaim Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Control Room about?
A chronicle which provides a rare window into the international perception of the Iraq War, courtesy of Al Jazeera, the Arab world's most popular news outlet. Roundly criticized by Cabinet members ...
Who directed Control Room?
Control Room was directed by Jehane Noujaim.
How long is Control Room?
Control Room has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Control Room released?
Control Room was released on January 15, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Control Room?
The main cast of Control Room includes Samir Khader, Josh Rushing, Hassan Ibrahim, Abdul Jabbar Al-Kubeisi, Nabeel Khoury.