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February 12, 2008
1h 57m
Documentary
War
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100

Errol Morris examines the incidents of abuse and torture of suspected terrorists at the hands of U.S. forces at the Abu Ghraib prison.

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Director
Errol Morris
Cast
Javal Davis, Ken Davis, Tony Diaz, Tim Dugan, Lynndie England, Jefferey Frost, Megan Ambuhl Graner, Sabrina Harman, Janis Karpinski, Roman Krol
Release Date
February 12, 2008
Production
Sony Pictures Classics

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5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
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Total: 1,900 ratings

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