Why We Fight(2005)
It Is Nowhere Written That The American Empire Goes On Forever
Why We Fight 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.
Why We Fight (2005) is a documentary and history film directed by Eugene Jarecki, released on January 20, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Chalmers Johnson, Joseph Cirincione, Gore Vidal and Charles Lewis. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 125 ratings.
- Director:
- Eugene Jarecki
- Writers:
- Eugene Jarecki
- Producers:
- Alessandra Meyer, Susannah Shipman, Eugene Jarecki
- Cinematographer:
- Étienne Sauret
- Composer:
- Robert Miller
- Production:
- Charlotte Street Films, ARTE, BBC Storyville, CBC, TV 2
- Status:
- Released
Why We Fight (2005) Trailer
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Why We Fight Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Chalmers Johnson
Chalmers Johnson
as Self - CIA, 1967-1973
- Joseph Cirincione
Joseph Cirincione
as Self - Carnegie Endowment for Peace
Gore Vidal
as Self - Author, "Imperial America"
- Charles Lewis
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
Ken Adelman
as Self
John Ashcroft
as Self (archive footage)
Osama bin Laden
as Self (archive footage)
George W. Bush
as Self (archive footage)
George H. W. Bush
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Eugene Jarecki, written by Eugene Jarecki, produced by Alessandra Meyer, Susannah Shipman and Eugene Jarecki.
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Why We Fight Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 125 ratings.
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Why We Fight – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Why We Fight online?
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Why We Fight (2005) is available to stream on Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Why We Fight?
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The main cast of Why We Fight (2005) includes Chalmers Johnson, Joseph Cirincione, Gore Vidal, Charles Lewis and Richard Perle. The film was directed by Eugene Jarecki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Why We Fight released?
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Why We Fight was released on January 20, 2005 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Why We Fight worth watching?
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Why We Fight (2005) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 125 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Why We Fight?
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Yes. The official Why We Fight trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.