Meryl Streep whispers you into America's war room where nobody agrees on anything.
57 minSeason 1 • Episode 8
LatestAmerica’s unwillingness to act after a chemical attack, causes Syrian rebels to despair. Obama concludes that there is no scenario where intervention in Syria would give a desired outcome.
No easy answers? Decision-makers from Kissinger to Rice revisit how the US responded to conflicts from Rwanda to Iraq. Faced with human suffering - who has responsibility to act?
Direction
Moreh lets power brokers hang themselves with their own words.
Writing
No narration hand-holding; you assemble the horror yourself.
Production
Classified documents and remorse in equal measure.
Creator
Dror Moreh
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Moreh spent three years securing Kissinger's participation, only to find him surprisingly willing to self-mythologize on camera.
Released during the 2024 election cycle, the series became required viewing for foreign policy staffers who then pretended they hadn't watched it.
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