Donald Rumsfeld reflects on his tenure as U.S. Secretary of Defense, discussing the 2003 Iraq invasion and the controversial memos known as "Snowflakes."
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Donald Rumsfeld reflects on his tenure as U.S. Secretary of Defense, discussing the 2003 Iraq invasion and the controversial memos known as "Snowflakes."
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Synopsis
Donald Rumsfeld sits for interviews in Newton, Massachusetts, reflecting on his career as U.S. Secretary of Defense and congressman. The film features 33 hours of discussions with director Errol Morris, focusing on Rumsfeld's memos, known as "Yellow Perils" and "Snowflakes." Key topics include the 2003 invasion of Iraq and the torture techniques approved for Guantánamo detainees. Rumsfeld also addresses the lack of evidence linking Iraq to weapons of mass destruction during a 2002 Pentagon briefing.
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The GuardianActually it's not Donald Rumsfeld on the hook in this documentary, it's Errol Morris.
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Why Watch
- Meet Donald Rumsfeld, a controversial political figure.
- See Rumsfeld discuss his memos on war and defense.
- Find out about the torture techniques approved by Rumsfeld.
Did You Know
- The film is based on 33 hours of interviews with Rumsfeld.
- Rumsfeld approved torture techniques for Guantánamo detainees.
- The documentary was released on April 4, 2014.
- Rumsfeld referred to the memos he wrote as 'Yellow Perils' and 'Snowflakes'.
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Who directed The Unknown Known?
The Unknown Known was directed by Errol Morris.
What is the runtime of The Unknown Known?
The runtime of The Unknown Known is 102 minutes.
When was The Unknown Known released?
The Unknown Known was released on April 4, 2014.
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