Obama's War
Synopsis
Tens of thousands of fresh American troops are now on the move in Afghanistan, led by a new commander and armed with a counterinsurgency plan that builds on the lessons of Iraq. But can U.S. forces succeed in a land long known as the “graveyard of empires”? FRONTLINE producers Martin Smith (Beyond Baghdad, Return of the Taliban) and Marcela Gaviria (In Search of Al Qaeda, The War Briefing) once again make the dangerous journey to the front lines of America’s biggest fight. Through interviews with the top U.S. commanders on the ground, embeds with U.S. forces and fresh reporting from Washington, Smith and Gaviria examine U.S. counterinsurgency strategy in Afghanistan and Pakistan — a fight that promises to be longer and more costly than most Americans understand. [Explore more stories on the original website for Obama’s War.]
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcela Gaviria, Martin Smith
- Original Title
- Obama's War
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcela Gaviria, Martin Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Marcela Gaviria
Director
Martin Smith
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is Obama's War about?
Tens of thousands of fresh American troops are now on the move in Afghanistan, led by a new commander and armed with a counterinsurgency plan that builds on the lessons of Iraq. But can U.S. forces succeed in a land long known as the “graveyard of empires”? FRONTLINE producers Martin Smith (Beyond Baghdad, Return of the Taliban) and Marcela Gaviria (In Search of Al Qaeda, The War Briefing) once again make the dangerous journey to the front lines of America’s biggest fight. Through interviews with the top U.S. commanders on the ground, embeds with U.S. forces and fresh reporting from Washington, Smith and Gaviria examine U.S. counterinsurgency strategy in Afghanistan and Pakistan — a fight that promises to be longer and more costly than most Americans understand. [Explore more stories on the original website for Obama’s War.]
Who directed Obama's War?
Obama's War was directed by Marcela Gaviria, Martin Smith.
Who stars in Obama's War?
The principal cast of Obama's War includes Not specified.
When was Obama's War released and how long is it?
Obama's War was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 55m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Obama's War?
Obama's War holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).