Baghdad ER (2006)

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Produced and directed by 11-time Emmy Award-winner Jon Alpert, this 64-minute verite documentary takes an unforgettable look inside the 86th Combat Support Hospital (CSH), the U.S. Army's premier medical facility in Iraq and former site of one of Saddam Hussein?s elite medical facilities. Shot over two months in the summer of 2005, the film puts a human face on the war's cold casualty statistics, as doctors and nurses fight to save the lives of wounded soldiers who are Medevaced (helicoptered) in a numbingly routine basis.

Director: Matthew O'Neill, Jon Alpert
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 64 min
Release Date:
Production: HBO Documentary Films
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Baghdad ER about?
Produced and directed by 11-time Emmy Award-winner Jon Alpert, this 64-minute verite documentary takes an unforgettable look inside the 86th Combat Support Hospital (CSH), the U.S. Army's premier medical facility in Iraq and former site of one of Saddam Hussein?s elite medical facilities. Shot over two months in the summer of 2005, the film puts a human face on the war's cold casualty statistics, as doctors and nurses fight to save the lives of wounded soldiers who are Medevaced (helicoptered) in a numbingly routine basis.
Who directed Baghdad ER?
Baghdad ER was directed by Matthew O'Neill, Jon Alpert.
How long is Baghdad ER?
Baghdad ER has a runtime of 1h 4m (64 minutes).
What genre is Baghdad ER?
Baghdad ER is a Documentary film.
Where was Baghdad ER produced?
Baghdad ER was produced in United States of America.