The Oil War (2020)
Iconoclastic historian Andrew Bacevich delivers an anti-colonial critique of US foreign policy in the Middle East, informed by his long career in the Army. While other historians analyze changing presidential administrations, Bacevich sees one long Oil War. There are scant differences between Democrats and Republicans when it comes to the sacrifice of soldiers’ lives. His radical analysis has won bipartisan followers and even an invitation to speak with President Obama. Bacevich describes what that meeting reveals about America’s need to break free from its past.
Director: David Schisgall
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: October 9, 2020
Production: Impact Partners
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Oil War about?
- Iconoclastic historian Andrew Bacevich delivers an anti-colonial critique of US foreign policy in the Middle East, informed by his long career in the Army. While other historians analyze changing presidential administrations, Bacevich sees one long Oil War. There are scant differences between Democrats and Republicans when it comes to the sacrifice of soldiers’ lives. His radical analysis has won bipartisan followers and even an invitation to speak with President Obama. Bacevich describes what that meeting reveals about America’s need to break free from its past.
- Who directed The Oil War?
- The Oil War was directed by David Schisgall.
- How long is The Oil War?
- The Oil War has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is The Oil War?
- The Oil War is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Oil War produced?
- The Oil War was produced in United States of America.