The Robert Greenwald Documentary Collection (2004)

If 2004 was the year of the documentary, Robert Greenwald was its brightest and most prolific star. The three acclaimed documentary films featured in this collection were all commercially released in 2004, and all forged unprecedented new ground in how documentary films could be released. With the support of MoveOn.org, The Center for American Progress and other dedicated groups, the films were marketed initially via the Internet before they arrived in stores on DVD. Further turning established wisdom upside down, all three went on to play in theaters around the world. A new distribution mechanism was born.

In the Bonus Disc, available only with The Robert Greenwald Documentary Collection, Robert has a special message exclusively for its owners in which he explains the genesis of each of the films. Also included are former Assistant Secretary of Defense Philip Coyle discussing how the experts in Uncovered were right in an exclusive new interview; the notorious O’Sexxxy Factor montage; a previously unseen outtake from Outfoxed revealing more about Murdoch; Al Franken’s hilarious outing of Bill O’Reilly; an all new interview with an ex-Fox News employee spilling the beans on his former employer; trailers, teasers, shorts and much more!

The Anti-Bush Documentaries

This is a collection of what I'm calling Anti-Bush documentaries produced or directed by Robert Greenwald. Unconstitutional actually directed by Renny de la Pena, is the outstanding documentary. It blows one away! It documents the loss of civil liberties after 9.11 by the Bush Administration. I watched it with a tense feeling in my throat. The law and the rights of Americans placed in the Constitution is very valuable to me. This movie shows how much we have lost and it threatens our democracy. The second best documentary is OUTFOXED about the bias in Fox News. I agree with the assessment that Fox News is very biased but lately I would argue that the bias has spread to MSNBC, CNN and many news shows as they vie for ratings and popularity. There is constant movement, noise, shouting and arguing in all news networks, yet real analysis and information is missing. There are topics that are dismissed or not even addressed. The loss of newspapers where most good reporting has gone on has contributed to the decline. The third documentary was not very good in my opinion. Uncovered is a frenetic and busy documentary about how Americans were lied to by their politicians before deciding to invade Iraq. The extended interviews in the extra features section are far more insightful and interesting than anything in the movie which is confusing and one is very happy when it ends. The forth DVD is a collection of extras for the collection. They are not necessarily helpful or insightful. Still for OUTFOXED and especially Unconstitutional are good documentaries to watch. November 5, 2008

Great Investment

Highly recommended to everyone in the US and outside, essential viewing for every American, especially those in generation Z (ages 21-28). With education comes action... :) June 7, 2008

for a real patriot...

Anyone who truly believes in Democracy, and not mindless nationalism or flag-waving, this is for you. Outfoxed gathers together all the hypocrisy and right-wing bias of this so-called "fair and balanced" "news" organization in one DVD that even Bill O'Reilly couldn't argue with. Unconstitutional is a heart wrenching account of the innocent people whose rights have been affected by the Patriot Act, and Uncovered tells the tale that every American needs to hear, the lies told by so many that led us into the Iraq War. April 27, 2008

The Robert Greenwald Documentary Collection

His movies tell the truth, and he makes sure it is a fact, after he finds it. Get any movie he makes, it will be 5 star everytime. May 7, 2007

Essential Viewing

All of Greenwald's films should be shown free at theaters and available at public libraries. In addition, movie stars should pony up their funds and pay for these films to be shown on network TV, or at least cable. Stick one of these in place of American Idol one night. Half the people would change the channel for their usual mindless fluff. But maybe half would watch and that would be millions of potential Americans who might learn, and hopefully engage in the political system. February 23, 2007

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