Did anyone see the dvd/documentary called " Why We Fight"?

Question

if so, what are your comments?

Answer 1

I saw the whole series on VHS tape. the section in the tape about france (tape 3?) that had the guy discussing strategy was interesting. also tape 1 about hitler was very informational. As far as battlefield tactics go, I thought the "battlefield" series PBS did was better.

Answer 2

About half of "Why We Fight" covers very similar ground, even with comparable personalizing techniques, as "Fahrenheit 9/11".

Writer/director Eugene Jarecki's unique contribution is taking the long-term view of American military policy. Unfortunately, his clarion points tend to get lost amidst the obvious agit-prop, where capitalism is presented as the antithesis of democracy.

The most powerful elements of the film are the prescient speech and and analysis of the point of view of President and General Eisenhower. As one interviewee notes, we are all familiar with his coining of the term "the military-industrial complex" but had not seen more of the speech nor how he followed that up with additional warnings. This film also puts his views in biographical context, through interviews with family and historians, that emphasize how his military experience colored his policy views (an indirect cut at the non-veteran Bushies and neo-cons). Other historical elements are presented with little complexity, such as Truman's reasoning behind dropping the bombs. I would have liked to have seen more excerpts from the Frank Capra and Walt Disney World War II propaganda films, but those have probably been included in other documentaries over the years.

Answer 3

no

Answer 4

sorry, no