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202183 minPG-13documentary

Losing Iraq (full documentary)

202183 minPG-13documentary

Key political decisions by the Bush and Obama administrations significantly contributed to the rise of ISIS in Iraq following the U.S. troop withdrawal.

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Channel: FRONTLINE PBS | Official

Losing Iraq (full documentary)

2021• 83 minPG-13

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Key political decisions by the Bush and Obama administrations significantly contributed to the rise of ISIS in Iraq following the U.S. troop withdrawal.

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Iraq's tumultuous history from the 2003 invasion to the rise of ISIS is examined through the lens of key political decisions made by the Bush and Obama administrations. Filmmakers Michael Kirk, Jim Gilmore, and Mike Wiser utilize a rich archive of over 40 reports on the war on terror, alongside interviews with policymakers and military leaders, to highlight the consequences of U.S. involvement. The documentary provides a comprehensive analysis of the events that shaped Iraq's landscape and the emergence of ISIS.

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