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Ghosts of Abu Ghraib

2007 · Movie · 78 min · ★ 7.2 · 95% critics

Documentary

This documentary investigates the prisoner abuse scandal at Iraq’s Abu Ghraib prison in 2003, looking at what happened, who was involved, and how the events came to light. It explores the human impact and the wider questions raised by the revelations.

Also known as Ghosts of Abu Ghraib: Prisoner Abuse

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Streaming on HBO Max.

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Details
Years
2007
Release date
2007-01-19
Language
English
Runtime
78 min
Critic score
95/100
TMDB rating
7.2/10 (20 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a serious, investigative documentary about accountability and real-world controversy; Not for you if you avoid upsetting subject matter or prefer lighter fare like Losers.

Pros: urgent real-world subject; sobering perspective; thought-provoking questions | Cons: disturbing content; heavy emotional tone; limited levity

Themes

  • woman director

Cast & crew

Directed by Rory Kennedy