# Dirty Wars (2013)

> An investigative journalist traces a deadly Afghan raid into a worldwide system of secret American killings and unaccountable military power.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/97273

## Facts

- Runtime: 87 min
- Genres: Documentary, Drama, Crime
- Director: Rick Rowley
- Cast: Jeremy Scahill, Nasser Al Aulaqi, Saleha Al Aulaqi, Muqbal Al Kazemi, Abdul Rahman Barman, Saleh Bin Fareed
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2532528/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: urgent, paranoid, disturbing, political discussion, documentary night

## Synopsis

A gripping exploration of the dark side of modern warfare and the hidden truths behind U.S. military operations.

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