Review of Why We Fight (2005) by Jennifer M — 12 Jan 2009

Another great documentary that everyone should watch.

This review of Why We Fight (2005) was written by Jennifer M on 12 Jan 2009.

Why We Fight has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Jim D (430) on 22 Mar 2011

Very good. Follows the path of the military industrial complex from Ike's speech through to the Iraq War. Some very depressing trends are uncovered…

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By Thaddaeus I (6) on 23 Dec 2009

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By Daniel P (2,457) on 26 Jun 2011

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By Christine C (254) on 30 May 2010

Some good points get lost in incoherent editing which refuses to develop the compelling ideas of many of the interviewees…

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By John A (1,813) on 27 Dec 2012

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By Rob J (305) on 18 Nov 2012

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By Michael T (3,420) on 23 Nov 2012

The scariest movie I have ever seen. A truly horrifyingly good documentary about the american military-industrial-complex. Watch it now…

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