Dirty Wars

Nan
1h 27m
2013
7.007 /10 (145)

A secret army. A war without end. A journalist determined to uncover the truth.

Overview

Investigative journalist, Jeremy Scahill is pulled into an unexpected journey as he chases down the hidden truth behind America's expanding covert wars, and examines how the US government has responded to international terrorist threats in ways that seem to go against the established laws of the land.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English, پښتو, Somali, العربية
Released Date: 2013-01-18

Top Billed Cast

Jeremy Scahill

himself

Nasser Al Aulaqi

Saleha Al Aulaqi

Muqbal Al Kazemi

Abdul Rahman Barman

Saleh Bin Fareed

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