About Baghdad (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 2005, About Baghdad is a documentary and war film directed by Sinan Antoon, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. About Baghdad is the first film made about Iraq after the fall of the Ba'ath regime in July 2003. It is also perhaps the first effort to privilege the voices of the Iraqi people, from all walks of life as well as social, economic and ethnic backgrounds. While many have talked about and for the Iraqi people, few media outlets have sought to probe beyond the simplistic binary of pro-US/pro-Saddam perspective so often found in Western and Arab media portrayals of Iraq. About Baghdad presents Iraqis who describe the pain, complexity and suffering of living under decades of tyranny, oppression, wars, sanctions and now occupation.
Who’s in it. About Baghdad stars Sinan Antoon.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, About Baghdad sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch About Baghdad page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch About Baghdad (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for About Baghdad change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is About Baghdad worth watching?
- About Baghdad holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in About Baghdad?
- About Baghdad stars Sinan Antoon.
- When was About Baghdad released?
- About Baghdad was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.