The War on Democracy
"Never believe anything until it is officially denied"
Originally released in 2007. The War on Democracy is a history/documentary film. directed by Sean Crotty.
Starring John Pilger, Hugo Chávez, and Philip Agee
Synopsis
Set both in Latin America and the United States, the film explores the historic and current relationship of Washington with countries such as Venezuela, Bolivia and Chile. Pilger says that the film "...tells a universal story... analysing and revealing, through vivid testimony, the story of great power behind its venerable myths. It allows us to understand the true nature of the so-called "war on terror". According to Pilger, the film’s message is that the greed and power of empire is not invincible and that people power is always the "seed beneath the snow".
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 15, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (41 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
+ 1 more
Directors
Top Cast
John Pilger
as Self
Hugo Chávez
as Self
Philip Agee
as Self
Jacobo Árbenz
as Self - President of Guatemala (archive footage)
Richard Nixon
as Self (archive footage)
Henry Kissinger
as Self (archive footage)
E. Howard Hunt
as Self (archive footage)
Ari Fleischer
as Self (archive footage)
Allen Dulles
as Self (archive footage)
Fidel Castro
as Self (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The War on Democracy about?
Set both in Latin America and the United States, the film explores the historic and current relationship of Washington with countries such as Venezuela, Bolivia and Chile. Pilger says that the film...
Who directed The War on Democracy?
The War on Democracy was directed by Sean Crotty.
How long is The War on Democracy?
The War on Democracy has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was The War on Democracy released?
The War on Democracy was released on June 15, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The War on Democracy?
The main cast of The War on Democracy includes John Pilger, Hugo Chávez, Philip Agee, Jacobo Árbenz, Richard Nixon.