In the Name of Democracy
“America's conscience, a soldier's sacrifice”
Synopsis
The first officer in the United States Army to refuse deployment to Iraq on moral grounds, and attempts to clarify the issues that prompted Lt. Watada to choose the course he did in order to protest an immoral and, to him, unconstitutional war.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 24, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nina Rosenblum
- Original Title
- In the Name of Democracy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nina Rosenblum
Haskell Wexler
Department Leadership Roster
Haskell Wexler
Director of Photography
Nina Rosenblum
Director
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What is In the Name of Democracy about?
The first officer in the United States Army to refuse deployment to Iraq on moral grounds, and attempts to clarify the issues that prompted Lt. Watada to choose the course he did in order to protest an immoral and, to him, unconstitutional war.
Who directed In the Name of Democracy?
In the Name of Democracy was directed by Nina Rosenblum.
Who stars in In the Name of Democracy?
The principal cast of In the Name of Democracy includes Eli Wallach.
When was In the Name of Democracy released and how long is it?
In the Name of Democracy was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.