The Panama Deception

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The Panama Deception
Directed by Barbara Trent
Written by David Kaspar
Music by Chuck Wild
Cinematography Manuel Becker
Michael Dobo
Release date(s) Flag of United States 31 July 1992
Running time 91 mins
Country USA
Language English
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The Panama Deception is a controversial documentary film that won the 1992 Academy Award for Documentary Feature. The film is critical of the actions of the US military during the 1989 invasion of Panama by the United States, covering the conflicting reasons for the invasion and the depicting the US media as biased. It was directed by Barbara Trent of the Empowerment Project and was narrated by actress Elizabeth Montgomery.

One of the many allegations made by the film is that the United States tested some form of laser or energy weapon during the invasion. The film also includes footage of mass graves uncovered after the US troops had withdrawn, and depicts some of the 20,000 refugees who fled the invasion.

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Preceded by
In the Shadow of the Stars
Academy Award for Documentary Feature
1992
Succeeded by
I Am a Promise