Leading to War
“See where the truth lies”
Synopsis
Leading to War is a 2008 American documentary film composed entirely of archival news footage of the declarations of the United States President George W. Bush and his administration explaining their reasons to attack Iraq in 2003. The film is presented as a historical record and highlights the rhetorical devices and techniques employed by a government to wage war against another nation. Presented chronologically from President Bush's State of the Union Address in January 2002 (the Axis of evil speech), and continuing up to the announcement of formal U.S. military action in Iraq on March 19, 2003, the film presents selected interviews, speeches, and press conferences given by Bush and his administration, including Vice President Dick Cheney, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, Secretary of State Colin Powell, National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice, Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz. Non-U.S. sources include British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 18, 2008
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- —
- Original Title
- Leading to War
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis D. Wheeler
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis D. Wheeler
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Leading to War about?
Leading to War is a 2008 American documentary film composed entirely of archival news footage of the declarations of the United States President George W. Bush and his administration explaining their reasons to attack Iraq in 2003. The film is presented as a historical record and highlights the rhetorical devices and techniques employed by a government to wage war against another nation. Presented chronologically from President Bush's State of the Union Address in January 2002 (the Axis of evil speech), and continuing up to the announcement of formal U.S. military action in Iraq on March 19, 2003, the film presents selected interviews, speeches, and press conferences given by Bush and his administration, including Vice President Dick Cheney, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, Secretary of State Colin Powell, National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice, Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz. Non-U.S. sources include British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Who directed Leading to War?
Leading to War was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Leading to War?
The principal cast of Leading to War includes George W. Bush, Tony Blair, Dick Cheney, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice.
When was Leading to War released and how long is it?
Leading to War was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Leading to War?
Leading to War holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).