Documentary backdrop image for Truth, War and Consequences (full documentary) (2021)

202185 minPG-13documentary

Truth, War and Consequences (full documentary)

202185 minPG-13documentary

America's decision to invade Iraq in 2003 faced intense scrutiny over intelligence failures and inadequate postwar planning, impacting both U.S. and Iraqi futures.

Genres

Channel: FRONTLINE PBS | Official

Truth, War and Consequences (full documentary)

2021• 85 minPG-13

Synopsis

America's decision to invade Iraq in 2003 faced intense scrutiny over intelligence failures and inadequate postwar planning, impacting both U.S. and Iraqi futures.

Synopsis

The Iraq War ignited intense debate within the U.S. government regarding its justification and planning. "Truth, War and Consequences" examines the conflicting perspectives between the Pentagon and the State Department over intelligence used to justify the invasion and the strategies for post-Saddam Iraq. Through in-depth reporting, the documentary highlights the challenges faced in the aftermath of the war and the implications for both American and Iraqi lives. This critical analysis sheds light on the complexities of military intervention and its consequences.

Comments

What are people saying?

Play More Like This

What conflict does to us - Recollections from the Iraq War (2024)

What conflict does to us - Recollections from the Iraq War

Around 2003, heavy air strikes in Iraq left many families without food, forcing them to share meager meals amid constant danger.

What conflict does to us - Recollections from the Iraq War

Losing Iraq (full documentary) (2021)

Losing Iraq (full documentary)

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

Losing Iraq (full documentary)

Why Did The US Invade Baghdad? The Human Stories Behind The Conflict (2024)

Why Did The US Invade Baghdad? The Human Stories Behind The Conflict

Baghdad's invasion in 2003 is explored through the personal stories of soldiers, civilians, and leaders, revealing the human impact of this pivotal conflict.

Why Did The US Invade Baghdad? The Human Stories Behind The Conflict

High Wire (2023)

High Wire

Canada's refusal to join the 2003 US-led military mission in Iraq highlights the complexities of diplomatic relations and the potential costs of failed diplomacy.

Once Upon a Time in Iraq (2020)

Once Upon a Time in Iraq

2020•1h53m•★8.0TMDB

Iraqis recount their personal experiences of life under Saddam Hussein, the U.S.-led invasion, and the ensuing chaos, including sectarian violence and ISIS's rise.

Once Upon a Time in Iraq

The Role Of Embedded Journalists In The Iraq War (2024)

The Role Of Embedded Journalists In The Iraq War

Over 2,000 journalists reported on the Iraq War, yet many of their accounts were sanitized before reaching the American public.

The Role Of Embedded Journalists In The Iraq War

The New Deal - Iraq (2008)

The New Deal - Iraq

The political landscape in Iraq faces significant challenges in February 2004, as American forces struggle to maintain control after nearly a year of occupation.

The New Deal - Iraq

Northern Iraq (2019)

Northern Iraq

Kurdistan and Northern Iraq are depicted through raw footage captured during the tumultuous Iraq War in 2003.

Explore Truth, War and Consequences (full documentary)

Browse more like this

Losing Iraq (full documentary) (2021)

Losing Iraq (full documentary)

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

Losing Iraq (full documentary)

No digital watch option in your country

Why Did The US Invade Baghdad? The Human Stories Behind The Conflict (2024)

Why Did The US Invade Baghdad? The Human Stories Behind The Conflict

Baghdad's invasion in 2003 is explored through the personal stories of soldiers, civilians, and leaders, revealing the human impact of this pivotal conflict.

Why Did The US Invade Baghdad? The Human Stories Behind The Conflict

No digital watch option in your country

High Wire (2023)

High Wire

Canada's refusal to join the 2003 US-led military mission in Iraq highlights the complexities of diplomatic relations and the potential costs of failed diplomacy.

No digital watch option in your country

No End in Sight (2007)

No End in Sight

2007•1h42m•★7.7TMDB

Thirty-five individuals involved in the early American occupation of Iraq share their disillusionment with the decisions made during the initial phase of the war.

No End in Sight

Uncovered: The War on Iraq (2004)

Uncovered: The War on Iraq

2004•1h23m•★8.0TMDB

More than two dozen experts, including former CIA and Pentagon officials, argue that the Bush administration misled the public to justify the Iraq War.

Uncovered: The War on Iraq

Dirty Wars (2013)

Dirty Wars

2013•1h27m•★7.0TMDB

Five civilians, including two pregnant women, were killed by U.S. soldiers during a night raid in Afghanistan, prompting an investigation into military actions.

War Made Easy (2007)

War Made Easy

2007•1h12m•★7.2TMDB

Over 50 years, the U.S. government has used media to promote pro-war narratives, influencing public perception from Vietnam to Iraq.

The Unknown Known (2013)

The Unknown Known

2013•1h42m•★6.8TMDB

Donald Rumsfeld reflects on his tenure as U.S. Secretary of Defense, discussing the 2003 Iraq invasion and the controversial memos known as "Snowflakes."

The Unknown Known

Losing Iraq (2014)

Losing Iraq

2014•1h24m•★8.0TMDB

Over 84 minutes, the film details U.S. involvement in Iraq from the 2003 invasion to the ongoing violence and instability affecting the country.

The Killing$ of Tony Blair (2016)

The Killing$ of Tony Blair

2016•1h35m•★6.8TMDB

Tony Blair's involvement in the Iraq War and subsequent business dealings with JP Morgan and Middle Eastern leaders are critically examined in this documentary.

The Killing$ of Tony Blair

Leading to War (2008)

Leading to War

2008•1h12m•★9.0TMDB

President George W. Bush's 2002 State of the Union Address labeled Iraq as part of the "Axis of Evil," setting the stage for the 2003 invasion.

The Iraq War (2013)

The Iraq War

2013•1h•★8.0TMDB

Three episodes feature former members of Saddam Hussein's regime discussing their private conversations as the threat of war escalated.

Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers (2006)

Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers

2006•1h15m•★7.8TMDB

More than $10 billion was made by major contractors like Halliburton and Blackwater from U.S. government contracts during the Iraq War.

Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers

Is this your film?

If you made this film or hold the rights to it, we'd like to talk. We can license it and pay you a share of what it earns.

License it with us →