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Bodyguard of Lies

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Unflinching and urgently relevant, this documentary rips the veil off one of the most costly and controversial chapters in recent American history: the war in Afghanistan.

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Dan Krauss

Director

Brett Wiley

Cinematographer

Paul Snyder

Film Editor

Alex Gibney

Producer

Ahmad Sharifi

Producer

Darryl Frank

Producer

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Stephen Silver The SS Ben Hecht This one may have a terrible title, but it’s a very good documentary. Jun 19, 2025 Full Review Chauncey K. Robinson People's World 'Bodyguard of Lies' delivers a sharp and intense account of systemic deception as it details the manipulative propaganda fed to the American public regarding the war in Afghanistan. It is both a fascinating and infuriating watch. Rated: A Jun 17, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Unflinching and urgently relevant, this documentary rips the veil off one of the most costly and controversial chapters in recent American history: the war in Afghanistan.
Director
Dan Krauss
Producer
Alex Gibney, Ahmad Sharifi, Darryl Frank, Justin Falvey, Brad Hebert, Susan Zirinsky, Terence Wrong
Distributor
Paramount+
Genre
Documentary, History
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 12, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 23, 2025
Runtime
1h 30m