Control Room(2004)
Different channels. Different truths.
Control Room Synopsis
A chronicle which provides a rare window into the international perception of the Iraq War, courtesy of Al Jazeera, the Arab world's most popular news outlet. Roundly criticized by Cabinet members and Pentagon officials for reporting with a pro-Iraqi bias, and strongly condemned for frequently airing civilian causalities as well as footage of American POWs, the station has revealed (and continues to show the world) everything about the Iraq War that the Bush administration did not want it to see.
Control Room (2004) is a documentary and war film directed by Jehane Noujaim, released on January 22, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Samir Khader, Josh Rushing, Hassan Ibrahim and Abdul Jabbar Al-Kubeisi. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 62 ratings.
- Director:
- Jehane Noujaim
- Writers:
- Julia Bacha, Jehane Noujaim
- Producers:
- Hani Salama, Rosadel Varela
- Cinematographer:
- Jehane Noujaim
- Composer:
- Thomas DeRenzo
- Production:
- Noujaim Films
- Revenue:
- $2,586,511
- Status:
- Released
Control Room (2004) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Control Room before you stream it.
Control Room Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Samir Khader
Samir Khader
as Self - Senior Producer, Al Jazeera
- Josh Rushing
Josh Rushing
as Self (as Lt. Josh Rushing)
- Hassan Ibrahim
Hassan Ibrahim
as Self - Reporter, Al Jazeera
- Abdul Jabbar Al-Kubeisi
Abdul Jabbar Al-Kubeisi
as Self - Iraqi Dissident
- Nabeel Khoury
Nabeel Khoury
as Self - Spokesman, US State Department
- David Shuster
David Shuster
as Self - Correspondent, MSNBC
- Tom Mintier
Tom Mintier
as Self - Correspondent, CNN
- Muafak Tawfik
Muafak Tawfik
as Self - Translator, Al Jazeera
Omar Al-Issawi
as Self - Correspondent, Al Jazeera
- Jihad Ali Ballout
Jihad Ali Ballout
as Self - Media Relations, Al Jazeera
George W. Bush
as Self - US President (archive footage)
Donald Rumsfeld
as Self - US Secretary of Defense (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Jehane Noujaim, written by Julia Bacha and Jehane Noujaim, produced by Hani Salama and Rosadel Varela.
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Control Room Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 62 ratings.
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Control Room – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Control Room online?
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Control Room (2004) is available to stream on Dox Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Control Room?
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The main cast of Control Room (2004) includes Samir Khader, Josh Rushing, Hassan Ibrahim, Abdul Jabbar Al-Kubeisi and Nabeel Khoury. The film was directed by Jehane Noujaim. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Control Room released?
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Control Room was released on January 22, 2004 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Control Room worth watching?
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Control Room (2004) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 62 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Control Room?
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