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Taxi to the Dark Side

Director: Alex Gibney

Cast: Moazzam Begg, Jack Cloonan, Pfc. Damien Corsetti, Sgt. Thomas Curtis, Carlotta Gall, Tim Golden, Brigadier General Jay Hood, Rear Admiral John Hutson, Spc. Tony Lagouranis, Professor Alfred McCoy, Clive Stafford Smith, Col. Lawrence Wilkerson

(ThinkFilm, 2007) Rated: R

US theatrical release date: 18 January 2008 (Limited release)

[20 February 2008]

by Cynthia Fuchs

PopMatters Film and TV Editor

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Methodically, relentlessly, Gibney's Oscar-nominated documentary assembles stories, evidence, and testimony from witnesses and experts.

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Thank you for such a profoundly intelligent insight. I’ve been wanting to see this documentary because I believe it shows the grittier elements of the reality of war that, frankly, doesn’t get much air time ‘cause it’s too depressing or confusing for some to swallow.

After reading your review, it just made me more keen to watch this film. The issue, and the people involved, deserve at the very least that. Thanks!

Comment by Rose from Manila — March 11, 2008 @ 3:09 am

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