WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception
"The merger of newsbiz and showbiz. To them war is a product: they sold it and we bought it."
Originally released in 2004. WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception is a documentary film. directed by Danny Schechter.
Starring Peter Arnett, George W. Bush, and Dick Cheney
Synopsis
There were two wars in Iraq--a military assault and a media war. The former was well-covered; the latter was not. Until now... Independent filmmaker, Emmy-award winningTV journalist, author and media critic, Danny Schechter turns the cameras on the role of the media. His new film, WMD, is an outspoken assessment of how Pentagon propaganda and media complicity misled the American people...
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 12, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (9 votes)
Budget
$200K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $200,000
Production Companies
- Globalvision
Frequently Asked Questions
What is WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception about?
There were two wars in Iraq--a military assault and a media war. The former was well-covered; the latter was not. Until now... Independent filmmaker, Emmy-award winningTV journalist, author and med...
Who directed WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception?
WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception was directed by Danny Schechter.
How long is WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception?
WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception released?
WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception was released on December 12, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception?
The main cast of WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception includes Peter Arnett, George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, Maurice Hinchey, Nicholas Johnson.