The War on Democracy(2007)
Never believe anything until it is officially denied
The War on Democracy Synopsis
Set both in Latin America and the United States, the film explores the historic and current relationship of Washington with countries such as Venezuela, Bolivia and Chile. Pilger says that the film "...tells a universal story... analysing and revealing, through vivid testimony, the story of great power behind its venerable myths. It allows us to understand the true nature of the so-called "war on terror". According to Pilger, the film’s message is that the greed and power of empire is not invincible and that people power is always the "seed beneath the snow".
The War on Democracy (2007) is a history, documentary and war film directed by Chris Martin, released on June 15, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars John Pilger, Hugo Chávez, Philip Agee and Jacobo Árbenz. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- Chris Martin
- Writers:
- John Pilger
- Producers:
- Wayne Young
- Production:
- Youngheart Entertainment, Granada Productions
- Status:
- Released
The War on Democracy (2007) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The War on Democracy before you stream it.
The War on Democracy Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Pilger
as Self
Hugo Chávez
as Self
Philip Agee
as Self
Jacobo Árbenz
as Self - President of Guatemala (archive footage)
Richard Nixon
as Self (archive footage)
Henry Kissinger
as Self (archive footage)
E. Howard Hunt
as Self (archive footage)
Ari Fleischer
as Self (archive footage)
Allen Dulles
as Self (archive footage)
Fidel Castro
as Self (archive footage)
George W. Bush
as Self (archive footage)
George H. W. Bush
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Chris Martin, written by John Pilger, produced by Wayne Young.
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The War on Democracy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 41 ratings.
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The War on Democracy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The War on Democracy online?
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The War on Democracy (2007) is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, FlixFling and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The War on Democracy?
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The main cast of The War on Democracy (2007) includes John Pilger, Hugo Chávez, Philip Agee, Jacobo Árbenz and Richard Nixon. The film was directed by Chris Martin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The War on Democracy released?
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The War on Democracy was released on June 15, 2007 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is The War on Democracy worth watching?
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The War on Democracy (2007) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, documentary and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The War on Democracy?
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Yes. The official The War on Democracy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.