Footage of a suicide bombing operation documents the pre-attack ceremony and explosion near an American checkpoint during the Iraq War.
“How Far Would You Go to Understand the True Nature of War”
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Footage of a suicide bombing operation documents the pre-attack ceremony and explosion near an American checkpoint during the Iraq War.
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Michael Ware reports from Baghdad during the Iraq War, starting in February 2003. Embedded with Kurdish fighters, he captures footage of mortar fire and the aftermath of a suicide bombing. Ware documents the chaos following the Jordanian embassy bombing and the Canal Hotel bombing. He builds relationships with insurgents, gaining access to their operations. The film includes graphic footage of attacks and the execution of American hostage Nick Berg. Ware reflects on the changes he undergoes throughout his seven years in Iraq.
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Why Watch
- See Michael Ware's raw footage from the Iraq War.
- Find out how insurgents shared their military operations with Ware.
- Meet Abu Musab al-Zarqawi and his impact on the war.
Did You Know
- Michael Ware filmed the aftermath of the Jordanian embassy bombing in Baghdad.
- The documentary includes footage of a teenage boy's brother vowing to 'do something big' after his sibling was allegedly killed by an American soldier.
- Ware was almost executed by insurgents but was saved by his escort negotiating his release.
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Only the Dead was released in 2015.
Who directed the documentary 'Only the Dead'?
The documentary was directed by Bill Guttentag.
What awards did 'Only the Dead' win at the 2015 Walkley Awards?
It won the Walkley documentary award.
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