The War on Democracy

The War on Democracy
Directed by Christopher Martin
John Pilger
Produced by Wayne Young
Written by John Pilger
Production
company
Youngheart Entertainment
Granada Productions
Distributed by Lions Gate
Release dates
 15 June 2007 (United Kingdom)
Running time
 96 min.
Language English

The War on Democracy is a 2007 documentary film directed by the British filmmakers Christopher Martin and John Pilger, who also wrote the narration.[1] Focusing on the political states of nations in Latin America, the film is a rebuke of both the United States' intervention in foreign countries' domestic politics and its "War on Terrorism". The film was first released in the United Kingdom on June 15, 2007.

Production

The film was produced over a two-year period. Carl Deal, chief archivist on the Michael Moore films Fahrenheit 9/11 and Bowling for Columbine, provided the archive footage used in the film. It is mastered in high-definition video.

Distribution

The War on Democracy was screened at both the 2007 Cannes Film Festival and the Galway Film Festival. The film was sold to distributors Lionsgate for distribution in the U.K. and Hopscotch distribution in Australia and New Zealand.[2] Pre-release screening took place at two Fopp locations on June 12, 2007, including one that was followed by a question and answer session with co-director John Pilger.

Soundtrack

Reception

Peter Bradshaw wrote:[3]

Pilger makes no secret of his own admiration for Chávez, a Bolivarian hero who has had the effrontery to survive without kowtowing to the mighty superpower. But how about Chávez's decision to bypass the National Assembly for 18 months, and rule by decree? Pilger passes over it very lightly. Maybe he thinks that questioning Chávez on this point would be playing into the hands of the smearmongers. Maybe. But he's in dereliction of his journalistic duty, just the same.

Box office

The War on Democracy grossed $199,500 at the box office in Australia.[4]

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