The Oil War
Originally released in 2020. The Oil War is a documentary film. directed by David Schisgall. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 9, 2020
5 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
9.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
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- Released
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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 p...
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 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was The Oil War released?
The Oil War was released on October 9, 2020 in theaters.