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Once Upon a Time in Iraq

Once Upon a Time in Iraq

★ 8.2/10•2020•1h 0m•NR•Documentary
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With unique personal archive from civilians and soldiers from both sides of the conflict, this series takes viewers closer to the realities of war and life under Isis than they have ever been before.

James Bluemel · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJul 13, 2020

Episodes

Episode 1 - WarE160m

War

As war began, many Iraqis were hopeful. Ahmed Al Bashir, now a famous comedian, remembers practising his English with US troops before the realities of occupation became clear.

Jul 13, 2020

Episode 2 - InsurgencyE260m

Insurgency

The Iraqi insurgency is examined through Lt Colonel Sassaman’s descent into the darkest regions of his psyche.

Jul 20, 2020

Episode 3 - FallujahE360m

Fallujah

The infamous battle of Fallujah is told by eye-witness accounts from journalists, soldiers and civilians.

Jul 27, 2020

Episode 4 - SaddamE460m

Saddam

CIA analyst John Nixon is the first person to interrogate Saddam.

Aug 3, 2020

Episode 5 - LegacyE560m

Legacy

The emergence of ISIS concludes the brutal legacy of the Iraq War.

Aug 10, 2020

Actors

Ashley Gilbertson

Self

Andy Serkis

Andy Serkis

Narrator

George W. Bush

George W. Bush

Self (archive footage)

Tony Blair

Tony Blair

Self (archive footage)

Saddam Hussein

Saddam Hussein

Self (archive footage)

Dexter Filkins

Dexter Filkins

Self

John Nixon

Self

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