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Critic Keith Phipps
rated 7

...the mere fact that it takes time to ask questions and listen to opposing viewpoints sets it apart from the pack.

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Critic Roger Ebert
rated 5

It opens with Dwight Eisenhower warning, in the farewell address of his presidency, of a vast military-industrial complex that was placing the nation on permanent war footing.

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Cast & Crew

Frank Capra
As Himself (archive footage)
Frank Capra
Director
Eugene Jarecki
Director
George W. Bush
As Himself (archive footage)

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This documentary examines the motivations behind America's increasingly aggressive military strategy, from the end of World War II to the present day. With interviews from prominent political figures and personal stories from those affected by military action, the film paints a thought-provoking picture of the military-industrial complex and its role in shaping US foreign policy. Through the lens of the Vietnam War, the September 11 attacks, and the invasion of Iraq, "Why We Fight" raises important questions about the intersection of politics, economics, and power in American society. Ultimately, the film challenges viewers to reconsider their assumptions about the true cost of war and American exceptionalism.

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