Three weeks of interviews with Baghdad residents reveal a range of opinions on life under Saddam Hussein and the subsequent U.S. occupation.
Synopsis
Three weeks of interviews with Baghdad residents reveal a range of opinions on life under Saddam Hussein and the subsequent U.S. occupation.
Synopsis
Sinan Antoon walks through the streets of Baghdad in July 2003, three months after the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime. He interviews a diverse group of Iraqis, including poets, taxi drivers, and politicians. Their voices reflect a range of opinions on life under Saddam and the ongoing U.S. occupation. The film, produced by Quilting Point Productions, captures the chaos of the city and the spiritual turmoil faced by its residents. Antoon's team includes notable figures like Adam Shapiro and Rania Masri.
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Why Watch
- Meet Sinan Antoon, a returning native of Baghdad.
- Find out what Iraqis really think about U.S. occupation.
- See diverse perspectives from politicians to taxi drivers.
Did You Know
- The documentary was filmed just 3 months after Saddam Hussein's fall in July 2003.
- Sinan Antoon left Iraq in 1991 and returned to Baghdad for this film.
- The film was produced by Quilting Point Productions, formerly InCounter Productions.
- It won the 'Best Documentary' prize at the Big Apple Film Festival in 2004.
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When was the documentary About Baghdad filmed?
About Baghdad was filmed in July 2003, three months after the collapse of the Saddam Hussein regime.
Who directed the documentary About Baghdad?
The documentary was directed by a collective including Sinan Antoon, Bassam Haddad, Maya Mikdashi, Suzy Salamy, Rania Masri, and Adam Shapiro.
What award did About Baghdad win?
About Baghdad won the 'Best Documentary' prize at the Big Apple Film Festival Award in New York in 2004.
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