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Leading to War

Leading to War

Documentary
2008, Movie, 1h 12min
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.
Country: United States
Cast:
George W. Bush,
Tony Blair,
Dick Cheney,
Colin Powell
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George W. Bush
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Tony Blair
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Dick Cheney
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Colin Powell
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Donald Rumsfeld
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Paul Wolfowitz
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Leading to War is a gripping documentary that examines the events leading up to the 2003 Iraq invasion, using only archival news footage of the Bush Administration's statements. The film showcases the government's rhetorical tactics, revealing how they justified war to the American public. From President Bush's "Axis of Evil" speech to the announcement of military action, the documentary presents a chronological account of the administration's words, featuring interviews and speeches from key figures like Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, Powell, Rice, and Wolfowitz, as well as British Prime Minister Tony Blair.

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