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Control room, Magnolia Pictures, 2929 Entertainment present a Noujaim Films Production ; directed by Jehane Noujaim ; filmed by Hani Salama, Jehane Noujaim ; producers, Rosadel Varela, Hani Salama ; written by Julia Bacha, Jehane Noujaim ; executive producers, Abdallah Schleifer, Andrew P. Hurwitz, Jehane Noujaim, Rosadel Varela

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Magnolia Pictures, 2929 Entertainment present a Noujaim Films Production ; directed by Jehane Noujaim ; filmed by Hani Salama, Jehane Noujaim ; producers, Rosadel Varela, Hani Salama ; written by Julia Bacha, Jehane Noujaim ; executive producers, Abdallah Schleifer, Andrew P. Hurwitz, Jehane Noujaim, Rosadel Varela

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A chronicle which provides a rare window into the international perception of the Iraq War, courtesy of Al Jazeera, the Arab world's most popular news outlet. Criticized by Cabinet members and Pentagon officials for reporting with a pro-Iraqi bias, and strongly condemned for frequently airing civilian casualties as well as footage of American POW's, the station has revealed (and continues to show the world) everything about the Iraq War that the Bush administration does not want the public to see

Special features: Audio commentary with director Jehane Noujaim and producer/cinematographer Hani Salama -- Audio commentary with Captain Josh Rushing, Central Command Press Officer -- Audio commentary with Al Jazeera Senior Producers Hassan Ibrahim and Samir Khader -- Extensive deleted scenes -- Theatrical trailer -- Language: English -- Subtitles: English, Arabic, French, Spanish

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