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My Country, My Country

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84% Tomatometer 38 Reviews 72% Popcornmeter 10,000+ Ratings
In the summer of 2004, filmmaker Laura Poitras begins chronicling the efforts of Riyadh al-Adhadh, a Sunni physician, to run for office in Iraq's first democratic election. As a member of a political minority, the doctor tries to convince his fellow party members not to boycott the election, but with the entire political process hanging by a thread, he faces an uphill battle.
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This war documentary offers a valuable look at Iraqi life under the U.S. occupation, and finds a compelling central subject in Dr. Riyadh.

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J. R. Jones Chicago Reader I can’t agree with those critics who’ve praised the film’s lack of polemics—the broader political story is too old to be news and too lacking in perspective to be good history—but as a substantial piece of the puzzle, this is worthwhile viewing. Jun 28, 2022 Full Review Bill Stamets Chicago Sun-Times A compelling report. Rated: 3/4 Oct 13, 2006 Full Review Michael Wilmington Chicago Tribune A memorable portrait of a nation's growing pains. Rated: 2.5/4 Oct 12, 2006 Full Review David Walsh World Socialist Web Site The director's attitude toward the colonial-style occupation is never made clear. ... All in all, the films seems muddy and weak. Feb 14, 2021 Full Review Dorothy Woodend The Tyee (British Columbia) . . .[Director Laura] Poitras' film allows ordinary Iraqi people to state their experiences and their understanding about what is happening in their country. Their plainspoken words have far more impact than any series of talking head interviews. Aug 23, 2017 Full Review Amber Wilkinson Eye for Film Powerful and moving. Rated: 4/5 Jun 14, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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Georgan G 3.25 stars. How an average doctor in Afghanistan tried to take part in the election after US occupation. From this point of view you saw what & why the Afghan people did not have respect for the US. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/19/24 Full Review a.l.jude p Compelling truth of what USA aggravated in a country without letting them handle their own problems. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Complex ideas around global politics and the Iraq elections, presented well but fairly opaquely. Makes you think hard about the long arm of America. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Audience Member This should be required viewing for all who call themselves Americans. Perhaps the single most important piece of cinema of my generation. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Sobering reminder of the events before the 2005 forced election in Iraq and demonstrates how miserably we failed, the hubris of those involved on the ground, in staging this farce of a "show" which the whole world watched and now spit in contempt. And because of this film, Laura Poitras was marked by the US govt & if it weren't for this, we probably would not have had Snowden today. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Audience Member Important and insightful peek into post 9/11 Iraqi. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Laura Poitras

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Laura Poitras

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Laura Poitras

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Jocelyn Glatzer

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Laura Poitras

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Laura Poitras

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Synopsis In the summer of 2004, filmmaker Laura Poitras begins chronicling the efforts of Riyadh al-Adhadh, a Sunni physician, to run for office in Iraq's first democratic election. As a member of a political minority, the doctor tries to convince his fellow party members not to boycott the election, but with the entire political process hanging by a thread, he faces an uphill battle.
Director
Laura Poitras
Producer
Laura Poitras, Jocelyn Glatzer
Screenwriter
Laura Poitras
Production Co
P.O.V. Theatricals
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 2, 2006, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Aug 4, 2006
Release Date (DVD)
Mar 20, 2007
Box Office (Gross USA)
$33.6K
Runtime
1h 35m