Stealing a Nation
"The shocking film Australian networks won't touch!"
Originally released in 2004. Stealing a Nation is a documentary film. directed by John Pilger. At just 56 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Pilger
Synopsis
This tells a story literally 'hidden from history'. In the 1960s and 70s, British governments, conspiring with American officials, tricked into leaving, then expelled the entire population of the Chagos islands in the Indian Ocean. The aim was to give the principal island of this Crown Colony, Diego Garcia, to the Americans who wanted it as a major military base. Indeed, from Diego Garcia US planes have since bombed Afghanistan and Iraq. The story is told by islanders who were dumped in the slums of Mauritius and in the words of the British officials who left a 'paper trail' of what the International Criminal Court now describes as 'a crime against humanity'
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 31, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
0h 56m
56 minutes total
User Rating
8.3/10
Excellent (14 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
British Indian Ocean Territory
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Directors
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stealing a Nation about?
This tells a story literally 'hidden from history'. In the 1960s and 70s, British governments, conspiring with American officials, tricked into leaving, then expelled the entire population of the C...
Who directed Stealing a Nation?
Stealing a Nation was directed by John Pilger.
How long is Stealing a Nation?
Stealing a Nation has a runtime of 0 hours and 56 minutes (56 minutes total).
When was Stealing a Nation released?
Stealing a Nation was released on July 31, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Stealing a Nation?
The main cast of Stealing a Nation includes John Pilger.