Saturday, December 18, 2010

What's up Doc?

Yesss, here is a list of our favorite documentaries! We recommend everyone reading this to see them!

1. No End In Sight
First up is a documentary that came out in 2007 but whose content is still extremely relevant today.  It reveals, in-detail, how the US dealt with post-Saddam Iraq, and the head-shaking, blood-boiling number of mistakes made during the first few years of US occupation of their country. Interviews with high ranking officials recount the decisions made by the Bush administration after the fall of Baghdad, decisions which allowed looting to destroy cultural heritage sites, left thousands of Iraqi soldiers without jobs and thus without means to support their families, and disregarded military advisors to do otherwise.  This documentary is a reminder that when you take away a person's dignity and a country's pride - terrorism and religious extremism often follow suite.



2. By the people: The election of Barack Obama
The second recommendation is By The People: The Election of Barack Obama. This well crafted documentary gives youan insight in the Obama campaign like never before. It is about Obama on, and off stage. Whether you agree with number 44's policies or not you will come out of this viewing experience with a better understanding of who Barack Hussein Obama really is. We also got a better understanding of what a grassroots movement can achieve in today's world. And if you like this you will love the book "Race of a lifetime" with gives more insight on the 2008 presidential campaigns.

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