Ghosts of Abu Ghraib

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7.7

100%

IMDb Votes: 1,211Open on IMDb

Rated: TV-MA

Examines the abuse, torture, and murder of detainees at Abu Ghraib prison at the hands of U.S. military police in the fall of 2003 and debunks the "bad apples" theory. The film asks: how can decent young soldiers take these actions, and, what orders came from the chain of command. The filmmaker interviews former detainees, soldiers, and MPs involved in photographed degradation. He references Dr. Stanley Milgrim's early 60's experiments. The film also traces memoranda from Secretary Rumsfeld, General Sanchez, and the U.S. Department of Justice allowing various interrogation methods along with a 2003 visit to Abu Ghraib by General Miller, who had been running Guantanimo.

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Runtime: 78 min

Awards: Won 1 Primetime Emmy. 2 wins & 4 nominations total