Shadow World(2016)
Inside the global arms trade
Shadow World Synopsis
A detailed investigation into the political and economic interests that, since the beginning of the 20th century, have pulled the strings of the arms trade, hidden in the shadows, feeding the shameful corruption of politicians and government officials and promoting a state of permanent war throughout the world, while they cynically asked for a lasting and universal peace.
Shadow World (2016) is a documentary and history film directed by Johan Grimonprez, released on October 14, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Andrew Feinstein, David Leigh, Helen Garlick and Riccardo Privitera. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Johan Grimonprez
- Writers:
- Andrew Feinstein, Eduardo Galeano, Andrew Feinstein
- Producers:
- Joslyn Barnes, Anadil Hossain
- Cinematographer:
- Nicole Mackinlay Hahn
- Composer:
- Karsten Fundal
- Production:
- Dillywood, Louverture Films, Onomatopee Films, Final Cut for Real, Bertha Foundation, Fork Films, ITVS, RTBF, Britdoc Foundation, Zap-O-Matik
- Status:
- Released
Shadow World (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Shadow World before you stream it.
Shadow World Cast & Crew
Main cast
Andrew Feinstein
as Self - Arms Industry Expert
David Leigh
as Self - Journalist
- Helen Garlick
Helen Garlick
as Self - British Prosecutor
- Riccardo Privitera
Riccardo Privitera
as Self - Arms Dealer
- Pierre Sprey
Pierre Sprey
as Self - Former Defense Analyst
- Vijay Prashad
Vijay Prashad
as Self - Journalist
Jeremy Scahill
as Self - Investigative Journalist
- Marta Benavides
Marta Benavides
as Self - Peace Activist
- Chris Hedges
Chris Hedges
as Self - Journalist
- James Der Derian
James Der Derian
as Self - Political Scientist
- Michael Hardt
Michael Hardt
as Self - Political Philosopher
- Franklin C. Spinney
Franklin C. Spinney
as Self - Former Military Analyst
Key crew
Directed by Johan Grimonprez, written by Andrew Feinstein, Eduardo Galeano and Andrew Feinstein, produced by Joslyn Barnes and Anadil Hossain.
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Shadow World Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 19 ratings.
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Shadow World – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shadow World online?
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Shadow World (2016) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Shadow World?
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The main cast of Shadow World (2016) includes Andrew Feinstein, David Leigh, Helen Garlick, Riccardo Privitera and Pierre Sprey. The film was directed by Johan Grimonprez. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shadow World released?
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Shadow World was released on October 14, 2016 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Shadow World worth watching?
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Shadow World (2016) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 19 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 Shadow World?
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Yes. The official Shadow World trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.