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The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara (2003)

The Fog of War, winner of the Academy Award for Best Documentary, is the story of America as seen through the eyes of the former Secretary of Defense, Robert S. McNamara. One of the most controversial and influential figures in world politics, he takes us on an insider's view of the seminal events of the 20th Century. Why was this past Century the most destructive and deadly in all of human history? Are we doomed to repeat our mistakes? Are we free to make choices, or are we at the mercy of inexorable historical forces and ideologies?

From the firebombing of 100,000 Japanese civilians in Tokyo in 1945 to the brink of nuclear catastrophe during the Cuban missile crisis to the devastating effects of the Vietnam War, The Fog of War examines the psychology and reasoning of the government decision-makers who send men to war. How were decisions made and for what reason? What can we learn from these historical events?

As American forces occupy Iraq and the possibility of additional military conflict looms large, The Fog of War is essential viewing for anyone who wants to understand how the American government justifies the use of military force. Combining extraordinary archival footage, recreations, newly declassified White House recordings, and an original score by the Oscar nominated composer, Philip Glass, the film is a disquieting and powerful essay on war, rationality, and human nature.

Presented by SONY PICTURES CLASSICS
A @RADICAL & SENART FILMS Production
In Association with THE GLOBE DEPARTMENT STORE

Produced & Directed by...ERROL MORRIS
Produced by...MICHAEL WILLIAMS, JULIE AHLBERG
Executive Producers...JON KAMEN, JACK LECHNER, FRANK SCHERMA, ROBERT MAY, JOHN SLOSS
Co-Producer...ROBERT FERNANDEZ
Original Music...PHILIP GLASS
Editors...KAREN SCHMEER, DOUG ABEL, CHYLD KING
Directors of Photography...PETER DONAHUE, ROBERT CHAPPELL
Production Design...TED BAFALOUKOS, STEVE HARDIE

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