Why We Fight
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Movie Reviews of Why We Fight
Movie Review: we didn't listen
Summary: 5 Stars
In his farewell address to the nation on January 17, 1961, President Dwight Eisenhower warned the country about the "disastrous rise of misplaced power" and the "grave implications" of the military-industrial complex. Today our country has 700 military bases in 60 countries, and in any given year will conduct "operations" of some sort in 170 countries. This documentary purports to show the breadth and depth of American militarism, that, for example, it is by no means limited to one president or administration. Instead, it's a thinly veiled and very effective attack on Bush and the Iraq war, which is important in its own right (not to mention an easy target). But the film could have accomplished so much more if it had fulfilled its promise to cast a broader net, as Andrew Bacevich does in The New American Militarism and Stephen Kinzer does in Overthrow. George Washington and James Madison both issued strident warnings about standing armies. Watching Halliburton's war-profiteering and the interview with the director of the Baghdad morgue in this film filled me with anger and sadness at how little our governments have heeded their words, whether in the Iraq disaster or all the way back to Eisenhower who as a general experienced the real human toll of war.Movie Review: Most of it is about the Iraq war and why we started it.
Summary: 5 Stars
This has the look and feel of a documentary one would see on Frontline
from PBS or similar program. Much of it is about the Iraq war and
looks into why we are there. A significant part interviews a retired
cop who lost a son in the World Trade Center and follows his revelation
upon learning that Bush knew from the start that Iraq and Sadam was not
behind the attack on Sept. 11.
It would have been nice if they looked more into exactly why we did go
into Iraq when we knew the real culprits were in Afganistan. However,
as I write this, it seems we're still finding out about that, and this
film has been out for a while.
One thing they mentioned that I did not know and was shocked to learn
was this: During world war 2, we dropped the bombs on Japan on August
6 and 9, 1945. The reason, we were told, was that this was necessary
to force Japan to surrender. However, Japan had been trying to
surrender all during that summer. Truman wanted to impress Russia and
frighten the communists. I would sure like to think there's more to
it than that, (why we dropped the bombs), but based on how we are
doing things today, it's possible.
Movie Review: Eye Opener
Summary: 5 Stars
"Why We Fight" is a documentary that describes the modern union of corporations and the US military to foreign policy decisions. The film features President Eisenhower's famous farewell address from 1960 that predicted the rise of such circumstances as "The Military-Industrial Complex." Eisenhower's words, featured prominently in the film, are prophetic.
Seeing "Why We Fight" is an eye-opening experience. If you pay attention closely, you soon find yourself questioning newscasts, and seeing deeper motivations than what appears on the surface of political rhetoric. If you believe the film, the country is in the grip of a powerful set of companies that are making a profit from war. Much of what we experience as a nation comes in "blowback," a term for the consequences of what our government does but doesnt tell us- for our own good. Hence, it is impossible for us to make a connection to world events. The information is simply unavailable to us.
This is at times a depressing film that doesnt seem to offer any great solutions. I think it is also a realistic film that every thinking person should see. Its highly recommended.
Movie Review: Why We Fight
Summary: 5 Stars
Why We Fight examines the average American's attitude toward this country's involvement in wars. If you asked 10 different people "Why does America fight" you do not get a consistant answer, which suggests one of two things: the war hawks do not want you to know why we fight, or the war hawks have done a lousy job informing the public why we we engage in certain conflicts. The producers of the film seem to take the former position that the reason we are in places like Iraq is to further a small cabal's imperialistic ambitions. The film chronicles the emotional swing of a former New York City public servant whose son was killed in the September 11th World Trade bombing. This father went from a fervant backer of the country's retaliation against the terrorists to a frustrated citizen trying to find answers to why the American military has prosecuted the War on Terror the way it has - allowing bin Laden to escape while wasting precious resources on the war in Iraq.
The film is a startling eye opener into American attitudes on war and how the propaganda blitz shapes those views. It is one of the best war documentaries that I have seen.
Movie Review: Finally, the Truth!
Summary: 5 Stars
Since the tragedy of 9/11, I have sought a quintessential book or documentary film that would shed light and "Truth" on this subject from a historical perspective, as well as present personal testimony from individuals who would give an honest and accurate account. This documentary far exceeded my expectations.
Practically speaking, it gives tangible proof as to why; we as a country have gone to war. Not just the war in Iraq, but every major conflict this country has been involved in over the past 50 years. Perhaps the most sobering moment is the farewell speech, given by President Eisenhower, circa; January 1961. Where he warned the country of the consequences of a "Military Industrial Complex". This, coming from a 5 star general and president of the United States was simply incredible.
It is a must have for anyone who yearns for the truth and longs for a return of an America Of the people, By the people and For the people.
I highly recommend this film to anyone who seeks a greater understanding of "Why we fight", and why war should be the last alternative and if possible, avoided altogether.