Leading To War

LEADING TO WAR documents the Bush administration making its case to the American people for military action in Iraq, despite the opposition of many allies, the U.N., and millions of its own citizens. This compressed, chronological view offers a unique opportunity to examine the media record from a historical perspective, by presenting selected interviews, speeches, and press conferences given by President Bush and members of his administration revealing their determination to lead the United States to war. Many of their pre-war claims were later proven to be false or intentionally misleading. Subtitled in 20 languages, and including 16 minutes of additional scenes, LEADING TO WAR is an invaluable resource about the lead-up to the 2003 Iraq War. See where the truth lies. Product Description

An Extraordinary Document

Regardless of where you stand politically, whether you are on the right, the left, or somewhere in between you must see this documentary. This is a most unusual film because there is no narration. There is some factual material presented in title form, but no commentary. The extraordinary part is how our government used the media, television in particular to "sell" us this war. The word "sell" is well-placed because it was very much like a professional sales job. Most of us accompanied this drama over a period of a year or so, but to see it all compressed in slightly more than an hour is chilling.

The filmmakers were actually very conservative in their inclusion of video clips. Most particularly was the very sparse use of Scott Ritter, the weapons inspector who makes a small cameo appearance in the film but who in reality was all over the TV networks begging anybody who would listen to stop the madness. Had I directed the film I would have added a bit more of Mr. Ritter's warnings because part of the drama was not just the government's relentless case, but that there was at least one lonely man willing to sacrifice himself to warn us. (Ritter was subsequently framed by the government to shut him up.)

But it is clear that the intention of the filmmakers is to show us how the Bush administration systematically presented its case, and perhaps Ritter's repeated warnings would be a distraction from that purpose.

It is a chilling document to watch, because we are observing the players themselves, in their own words, constructing a story that can only be characterized as an elaborate and deliberate hoax on the American people. The various techniques of telling truths, half-truths and downright lies in just the right proportions demonstrate a very sophisticated level of mass deception.

This is the kind of film that needs to be seen over and over again in order to fully grasp the enormity of the fraud. This is deception at a grand scale, boldfaced, and unashamed. It will serve as a lesson to us all for years to come.
May 12, 2008

Leading to War

This documentary does an excellent job of showing just how the Bush Administration manipulated Americans into supporting the invasion of Iraq. It's a must watch for us now with Bush's interest in taking on Iran. Let's not be deceived again. April 26, 2008

A reminder of the propaganda machine

I will show this DVD to as many people as I can, and I will save it for my 3 year old son for his future watching. This is a very powerful DVD as it contains many news footage of the Bush Administration's lies and propaganda leading to the current attack and occupation of Iraq. The DVD touched me with anger and sadness as I asked myself how can these government liars still hold office, make public speeches, write books, smile, and act as if all is going well. I thought and still think of all the dead and injured Iraqi and American service people who paid dearly to make the bully machine feel more powerful. This DVD is for right-wingers, left-wingers, "moderates, all women, all children, all men, all religious creeds, free-thinkers, war-mongers, peace-makers, patriots, anyone who is objective, open-minded and reasonable. This DVD is for anyone who wants to be reminded that it is very easy to fall into the traps of lies and deceptions. It reminds us we have to question and question and never give up until the truth comes out. It reminds us just becuase they hold higher office it does not make them honest and smart. Watch this DVD and think. April 3, 2008

Must See!

As difficult as it is to watch Bush and his gang lie America into war with Iraq everyone should see this dvd. March 18, 2008

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