The War on Democracy (2007)
The War on Democracy is a 2007 history movie directed by Chris Martin and John Pilger, with a running time of 1h 36m. It stars John Pilger, Hugo Chávez and Philip Agee.
Set both in Latin America and the United States, the film explores the historic and current relationship of Washington with countries such as Venezuela, Bolivia and Chile. Pilger says that the film "...tells a universal story... analysing and revealing, through vivid testimony, the story of great power behind its venerable myths. It allows us to understand the true nature of the so-called "war on terror". According to Pilger, the film’s message is that the greed and power of empire is not invincible and that people power is always the "seed beneath the snow".
Quick answers
What is The War on Democracy about?
Set both in Latin America and the United States, the film explores the historic and current relationship of Washington with countries such as Venezuela, Bolivia and Chile. Pilger says that the film "...tells a universal story... analysing and revealing, through vivid testimony, the story of great power behind its venerable myths. It allows us to understand the true nature of the so-called "war on terror". According to Pilger, the film’s message is that the greed and power of empire is not invincible and that people power is always the "seed beneath the snow".
When was The War on Democracy released?
The War on Democracy was released on 15 June 2007.
How long is The War on Democracy?
The War on Democracy runs 1h 36m.
Who made The War on Democracy?
The War on Democracy was directed by Chris Martin, John Pilger and Sean Crotty.
Where can I watch The War on Democracy?
The War on Democracy is available on Cineverse Amazon Channel, Fandor Amazon Channel, FlixFling, Philo and Cineverse.
Where to watch The War on Democracy
Stream: Cineverse Amazon Channel, Fandor Amazon Channel, FlixFling, Philo
Watch free with ads: Cineverse
Rent: FlixFling
Buy: FlixFling
Cast
- John Pilger as Self
- Hugo Chávez as Self
- Philip Agee as Self
- Jacobo Árbenz as Self - President of Guatemala (archive footage)
- Richard Nixon as Self (archive footage)
- Henry Kissinger as Self (archive footage)
- E. Howard Hunt as Self (archive footage)
- Ari Fleischer as Self (archive footage)
- Allen Dulles as Self (archive footage)
- Fidel Castro as Self (archive footage)
- George W. Bush as Self (archive footage)
- George H. W. Bush as Self (archive footage)