Why We Fight
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Movie Reviews of Why We Fight
Movie Review: Absolutely Superb - A Perfect Gift
Summary: 5 Stars
As the head honcho of [...] I have watched well over 200 reality/political films and give "Why We Fight" my highest recommendation. This needs to be shown on prime time television; if it was it would prompt a thunderous public outcry for badly needed government & military reforms.
It covers facts that many don't know about the United States, like our penchant for endless involvement in military actions over seas. The film's launching pad is the infamous Eisenhower farewell speech in which he warns America of the growing military industrial complex. Then, in a unique and compelling style it pinpoints famous people, places and moments in time with candid footage and revealing quotes; it also delves into the personal perspectives of a few ordinary citizens affected by Sept. 11 and the resulting occupation of Iraq.
It visits key players in government and exposes what really drives the war machine. It looks at military contractors and Congress and their incestuous relationship. It also reveals the much too influential role the so called Think Tanks play in crafting our national policy. In addition the soundtrack features some great musical talent.
The information presented in this film is something every American should know, but they don't know it for the most part because the people who want those war wheels turning don't want the people to know what they're doing or why. It seems the war minded even believe the people do not have any need to know. The people beg to differ. "Why We Fight" is on my personal Top Ten Most Important Movies list which is why it would be a great gift. Informing people is the kind of gift really worth giving.
Movie Review: One of the best documentaries of all time
Summary: 5 Stars
Are you not quite able to define "military industrial complex"?
Do you understand your own role in the military industrial complex?
Do you know anyone that still thinks the Iraq offensive was carried out by our government in response to September 11?
For me, the "military industrial complex" was a familiar term. The professor of my college history class talked about it. I've heard it used since then as well. But after watching this film is the first time in my life I really am comfortable in my understanding of this term. Like the film even says, there are some Congressmen who are not even aware of what that term means, because they are a key part of it, and have the responsibility to know better.
Also, the policeman's development and shock and resulting change is real. I know, because some of my family are in the process of being shocked even today in 2006 when they find out that President Bush distanced himself from his previous connection between 9/11 and Iraq.
This is one of those films that changed me and my family members permanently. That's an indication of the power of this documentary.
Some people will still think it's presenting nothing new. For those people, it is probably actually an indication that the content went over their head, they failed to understand it. What worked best for me and my wife, was to stop the film every couple of minutes and analyze and discuss what we just heard. It's that important.
Movie Review: A Brilliant Concise Documentary
Summary: 5 Stars
This should be required viewing for every civics/history student in America. Next they should distribute it to people like "Marxist" so they can actually watch it before giving their opinion. In that sense you might want to rename it "War For Dummies".
Why is this a great movie? Many movies have attempted to expose the lies and hypocrisy that must be perpetrated on peoples before an ill-advised military adventure can be sold to the masses. A few have done a good job in exposing the idealogy that drives political leaders, and the greed that drives corporate leaders. We can see how they work together to exploit our fears and our patriotism to generate support for war that would otherwise not exist.
This movie gives an accurate history of the rise of the military-industrial-congressional complex. It also adds expert commentary from both sides that acknowledge either the need or the folly of both the war machine and the wars we fight. Better yet it shows you who actually fights these wars and pays the price. For me the most poignant part was the father who lost his son on 911. Even if you didn't lose someone on 911 (as our family did) you'll have a hard time not crying. I can really relate to his anger, pain and deep sadness.
Just watch this movie, then give it to a right-wing friend. If they still feel the same way, give them a ride to the recruiting office.
Movie Review: Are you a citizen in the US? WATCH THIS FILM!
Summary: 5 Stars
The movie is one of the best accounts the public and private perceptions of why we fight wars, and particularly why some corporations seek to influence that perception to continue waging wars- not for ideology or altruistic reasons, or for moral and ethical purpose, but purely for profit.
President Eisenhower's 1960 farewell address is central to the film. In it he firmly warned of the grievous harm that will befall our nation if we don't keep a tight watch on the growing alliance of industry, the military and the political systems... He neglected to include the media, but in 1960 who could foresee the annexation of media by the very entity he was referring to.
This film does great justice to journalism by featuring conservative as well as liberal politicians, people and personalities who expound their perspectives and justifications. Its a proud piece for many people. But in the end, I think its fair and balanced look at a serious problem, and would raise questions in the staunchest of both Republican and Democratic citizens... just what Jarnecki (not McCain) had intended. Watch it with your family.
FYI Eugene Jarnecki (not John McCain) wrote and produced this film, perhaps its a mistake by Amazon-- like FOX news calling Republican congressman John Foley a Democrat as his terrible pedophiliac saga was unleashed to their viewing audience.
Movie Review: Eisehower was right
Summary: 5 Stars
Growing up in the Eisenhower era, I always had a fondness for him, for getting us out of the Korean conflct and for keeping us out of a major war during his eight years in office. In the documentary, Why We Fight?, Ike's farewell address to the nation is the centerpiece of the story that follows. It is a very compelling, very disturbing, story that every American should watch. The military-industrial complex that Ike warned us about has gone way beyond what even Eisenhower envisioned, even though he too had to fight against the 1950's style neoconservatives who wanted the U.S. to preemtively strike the Soviet Union. Unfortunately, their succcessors are now in power in Washington DC, and pushed us into an unnecessary war. The most scary part of the documentary is the closing thought - even when Bush, Cheney, and Rumsfeld are long gone, our militeristic impulses will still be with us. It is an illusion that if we just get rid of the current gang in DC, our problems will be over. What is sad for our country is that we constantly talk about affordibility of "entitlement programs" and how we will pay for social security and medicare, education, affordable housing, etc. Eisenhower laid it all out for us almost 50 years ago - quit spending so much on the military as a proportion of our national budget. Ike should be up there on Mt. Rushmore for those comments alone.