Birth of a Monster (2017)

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For the past 12 years, journalist Paul Moreira has travelled extensively in Iraq. In this film, he goes in search of the men he filmed back in 2003 at the very beginning of the American occupation. Through their stories, and by tracing the roots of ISIS to the arrival of Abu Mousab Al-Zarqawi and America's handling of the resistance, he tells the story of how Iraq became such a fractured nation.

Director: Paul Moreira
Genre: Documentary, War
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date:
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

jihad, terrorism, isis (daesh)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Birth of a Monster about?
For the past 12 years, journalist Paul Moreira has travelled extensively in Iraq. In this film, he goes in search of the men he filmed back in 2003 at the very beginning of the American occupation. Through their stories, and by tracing the roots of ISIS to the arrival of Abu Mousab Al-Zarqawi and America's handling of the resistance, he tells the story of how Iraq became such a fractured nation.
Who directed Birth of a Monster?
Birth of a Monster was directed by Paul Moreira.
How long is Birth of a Monster?
Birth of a Monster has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
What genre is Birth of a Monster?
Birth of a Monster is a Documentary, War film.