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Once Upon a Time in Iraq
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Director: James Bluemel
Producer: Jo Abel
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Seasons
Season 1 (2020)
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5 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: War
2020-07-13As war began, many Iraqis were hopeful. Ahmed Al Bashir, now a famous comedian, remembers practising his English with US troops before the realities of occupation became clear.
Runtime: 60 minEpisode 2: Insurgency
2020-07-20The Iraqi insurgency is examined through Lt Colonel Sassaman’s descent into the darkest regions of his psyche.
Runtime: 60 minEpisode 3: Fallujah
2020-07-27The infamous battle of Fallujah is told by eye-witness accounts from journalists, soldiers and civilians.
Runtime: 60 minEpisode 4: Saddam
2020-08-03CIA analyst John Nixon is the first person to interrogate Saddam.
Runtime: 60 minEpisode 5: Legacy
2020-08-10The emergence of ISIS concludes the brutal legacy of the Iraq War.
Runtime: 60 minVideos
Once Upon a Time in Iraq: Trailer | BBC Trailers
