The Situation
2007 · 1h 51m · Drama, History, Romance, Thriller · United States of America
The first U.S.-made film drama set during the Iraq war, THE SITUATION chronicles the tragic death of an Iraqi teenager at the hands of U.S. soldiers. The incident sets off an "investigation," a cover-up, and complications involving Iraqi mayor Sheikh Tahsin (Saïd Amadis), who has a complex relationship with the Americans.
Directed by
Philip HaasWritten by
Wendell Steavenson6.0Smart score
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