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Once Upon a Time in Iraq
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Once Upon a Time in Iraq

2020-07-13 · 60 min / episode · ★ 8.2

Documentary

With unique personal archive from civilians and soldiers from both sides of the conflict, this series takes viewers closer to the realities of war and life under Isis than they have ever been before.

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Creators
James Bluemel
Production companies
KEO Films, ZDF
Countries
Germany, United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Ashley GilbertsonSelf
Andy SerkisAndy SerkisNarrator
George W. BushGeorge W. BushSelf (archive footage)
Tony BlairTony BlairSelf (archive footage)
Saddam HusseinSaddam HusseinSelf (archive footage)
Dexter FilkinsDexter FilkinsSelf
John NixonSelf

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