Control Room

DocumentaryWar

2004, Movie, 1h 24min

A chronicle which provides a rare window into the international perception of the Iraq War, courtesy of Al Jazeera, the Arab world's most popular news outlet. Roundly criticized by Cabinet members and Pentagon officials for reporting with a pro-Iraqi bias, and strongly condemned for frequently airing civilian causalities as well as footage of American POWs, the station has revealed (and continues to show the world) everything about the Iraq War that the Bush administration did not want it to see.

Country: United States,Qatar,United Kingdom,Denmark

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Critic Danny Graydon

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...a fascinating look at those who claim to bring us the facts.

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Critic Marjorie Baumgarten

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Perception is key, and 'Control Room' should be required viewing for anyone within reach of a TV signal.

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Critic Roger Ebert

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...directed by Jehane Noujaim... She doesn't take sides, but in insisting that there is something to be said for both sides, she offends those who only want to hear one side.

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Critic Jesper Vestergaard

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...er på en gang et spændende og sobert portræt af tv-stationen og et skarpt indlæg i propaganda-debatten...

Read full review at Cinemazone

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In "Control Room," the veil is lifted on the intricate dynamics between the Western and Arab worlds, as seen through the lens of war reporting. This documentary delves into the transformative impact of satellite television on the way wars are covered, shining a light on both the passionate patriotism of news providers and the strategic objectives of military information officers. A rarely seen, thought-provoking exploration of the intersection of media, culture, and conflict. (5 sentences)

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