Dirty Wars
“A secret army. A war without end. A journalist determined to uncover the truth.”
Synopsis
Investigative journalist, Jeremy Scahill is pulled into an unexpected journey as he chases down the hidden truth behind America's expanding covert wars, and examines how the US government has responded to international terrorist threats in ways that seem to go against the established laws of the land.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 18, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rick Rowley
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeremy Scahill, David Riker
- Original Title
- Dirty Wars
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Pushto, Somali, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Civic Bakery, Big Noise Films, Doc Society
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rick Rowley
Jeremy Scahill, David Riker
Jeremy Scahill
Department Leadership Roster
Jeremy Scahill
Writer
Rick Rowley
Director
David Riker
Writer
Jeremy Scahill
Producer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dirty Wars
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What is Dirty Wars about?
Investigative journalist, Jeremy Scahill is pulled into an unexpected journey as he chases down the hidden truth behind America's expanding covert wars, and examines how the US government has responded to international terrorist threats in ways that seem to go against the established laws of the land.
Who directed Dirty Wars?
Dirty Wars was directed by Rick Rowley.
Who stars in Dirty Wars?
The principal cast of Dirty Wars includes Jeremy Scahill, Nasser Al Aulaqi, Saleha Al Aulaqi, Muqbal Al Kazemi, Abdul Rahman Barman.
When was Dirty Wars released and how long is it?
Dirty Wars was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dirty Wars?
Dirty Wars holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).