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Set both in Latin America and the United States, the film explores the historic and current relationship of Washington with countries such as Venezuela, Bolivia and Chile. Pilger says that the film "...tells a universal story... analysing and revealing, through vivid testimony, the story of great power behind its venerable myths. It allows us to understand the true nature of the so-called "war on terror". According to Pilger, the film’s message is that the greed and power of empire is not invincible and that people power is always the "seed beneath the snow".
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The War on Democracy online?
- You can stream The War on Democracy on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did The War on Democracy come out?
- The War on Democracy was released in 2007.
- What genre is The War on Democracy?
- The War on Democracy is a history, documentary, and war film.
- How long is The War on Democracy?
- The War on Democracy runs about 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- Who stars in The War on Democracy?
- The War on Democracy stars John Pilger, Hugo Chávez, Philip Agee, and Jacobo Árbenz.
- How is The War on Democracy rated?
- The War on Democracy currently scores 7.5 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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