Why We Fight
"It Is Nowhere Written That The American Empire Goes On Forever"
Originally released in 2005. Why We Fight is a documentary/history film. directed by Eugene Jarecki.
Starring Chalmers Johnson, Joseph Cirincione, and Gore Vidal
Synopsis
Is American foreign policy dominated by the idea of military supremacy? Has the military become too important in American life? Jarecki's shrewd and intelligent polemic would seem to give an affirmative answer to each of these questions.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 20, 2005
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (119 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
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Director
Top Cast
Chalmers Johnson
as Self - CIA, 1967-1973
Joseph Cirincione
as Self - Carnegie Endowment for Peace
Gore Vidal
as Self - Author, "Imperial America"
Charles Lewis
as Self - Center for Public Integrity
Richard Perle
as Self - Advisor, U.S. Dept. of Defense
William Kristol
as Self - Project for the New American Century
John McCain
as Self - Senator (R/AZ)
Ken Adelman
as Self
John Ashcroft
as Self (archive footage)
Osama bin Laden
as Self (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Charlotte Street Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Why We Fight about?
Is American foreign policy dominated by the idea of military supremacy? Has the military become too important in American life? Jarecki's shrewd and intelligent polemic would seem to give an affirm...
Who directed Why We Fight?
Why We Fight was directed by Eugene Jarecki.
How long is Why We Fight?
Why We Fight has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Why We Fight released?
Why We Fight was released on January 20, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Why We Fight?
The main cast of Why We Fight includes Chalmers Johnson, Joseph Cirincione, Gore Vidal, Charles Lewis, Richard Perle.
Is Why We Fight worth watching?
Why We Fight has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 119 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.