Obama's War
Originally released in 2009. Obama's War is a feature film. directed by Marcela Gaviria. At just 55 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Tens of thousands of fresh American troops are now on the move in Afghanistan, led by a new commander and armed with a counterinsurgency plan that builds on the lessons of Iraq. But can U.S. forces succeed in a land long known as the “graveyard of empires”? FRONTLINE producers Martin Smith (Beyond Baghdad, Return of the Taliban) and Marcela Gaviria (In Search of Al Qaeda, The War Briefing) once again make the dangerous journey to the front lines of America’s biggest fight. Through interviews with the top U.S. commanders on the ground, embeds with U.S. forces and fresh reporting from Washington, Smith and Gaviria examine U.S. counterinsurgency strategy in Afghanistan and Pakistan — a fight that promises to be longer and more costly than most Americans understand. [Explore more stories on the original website for Obama’s War.]
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 13, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
0h 55m
55 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Obama's War about?
Tens of thousands of fresh American troops are now on the move in Afghanistan, led by a new commander and armed with a counterinsurgency plan that builds on the lessons of Iraq. But can U.S. forces...
Who directed Obama's War?
Obama's War was directed by Marcela Gaviria.
How long is Obama's War?
Obama's War has a runtime of 0 hours and 55 minutes (55 minutes total).
When was Obama's War released?
Obama's War was released on October 13, 2009 in theaters.