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Battle for Iraq

2017Movie33 min

Documentary
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

A nerve-racking, relentlessly bleak documentary movie about war and everyday modern life, with standout world-building and sound design.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Story

eporter Ghaith Abdul-Ahad goes inside the battle against ISIS for control of the city of Mosul. Also in this two-part hour: “Hunting ISIS,” a dramatic report on an Iraqi unit at the center of the fight.

Feels like

  • War Documentary
  • Investigative Journalism
  • Gritty Realism
  • Contemporary Conflict
  • Humanitarian Crisis
  • Geopolitical
  • Bleak & Intense
  • Immersive Reporting
  • Unflinching Portrayal

Crew

Directed by
Joshua Baker
Produced by
Daniel Edge, Ghaith Abdul-Ahad, Josh Baker

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Facts

January 31, 2017 · 33 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 31, 2017
Runtime
33 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Available in
2 countries

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream Battle for Iraq?"

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Where can I stream Battle for Iraq?

KanopyPBS Documentaries

In the United States, Battle for Iraq streams on PBS Documentaries, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Battle for Iraq worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.4).

Will I feel good after watching Battle for Iraq?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.