The Weight of Chains (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2010, The Weight of Chains is a history and documentary film directed by Boris Malagurski, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. The Weight of Chains is a Canadian documentary film that takes a critical look at the role that the US, NATO and the EU played in the tragic breakup of a once peaceful and prosperous European state - Yugoslavia. The film, bursting with rare stock footage never before seen by Western audiences, is a creative first-hand look at why the West intervened in the Yugoslav conflict, with an impressive roster of interviews with academics, diplomats, media personalities and ordinary citizens of the former Yugoslav republics. This film also presents positive stories from the Yugoslav wars - people helping each other regardless of their ethnic background, stories of bravery and self-sacrifice.
Who’s in it. The Weight of Chains stars Rade Aleksic as himself, James Bissett as himself, Michel Chossudovsky as himself and Michael Parenti as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Weight of Chains has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Brew and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Brew. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Weight of Chains page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Weight of Chains tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Weight of Chains (2010)?
- In US, The Weight of Chains is available to stream on Brew, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Brew. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Weight of Chains worth watching?
- The Weight of Chains holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Weight of Chains?
- The Weight of Chains stars Rade Aleksic, James Bissett, Michel Chossudovsky and Michael Parenti.
- When was The Weight of Chains released?
- The Weight of Chains was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.