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The War on Democracy (2007)
Director: Chris Martin
Cast: John Pilger, Hugo Chávez, Philip Agee, Jacobo Árbenz
Runtime96 min
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Set both in Latin America and the United States, the film explores the historic and current relationship of Washington with countries such as Venezuela, Bolivia and Chile. Pilger says that the film "...tells a universal story... analysing and revealing, through vivid testimony, the story of great power behind its venerable myths. It allows us to understand the true nature of the so-called "war on terror". According to Pilger, the film’s message is that the greed and power of empire is not invincible and that people power is always the "seed beneath the snow".
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The War on Democracy, a 2007 documentary film directed by Chris Martin, has received critical acclaim for its exploration of the historic and current relationship between the United States and Latin American countries such as Venezuela, Bolivia, and Chile. The film's message, according to director John Pilger, is that the power of empire is not invincible and that people power can be a force for change.
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The War on Democracy is a 2007 documentary film directed by Christopher Martin and John Pilger, who also wrote the narration. Focusing on the political situations in nations of Latin America, the film criticizes both the United States' intervention in foreign countries' domestic politics and its "war on terrorism". The film was first released in the United Kingdom on 15 June 2007.
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