Christopher Hitchens,
William Safire,
Alexander Haig,
Gen. Brent Scowcroft,
Seymour Hersch
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This incisive documentary offers a sobering portrait of statesman Henry Kissinger, quite possibly the most powerful and influential diplomat in U.S. government in the latter half of the 20th century. ... read more
DVD Release Date: August 19, 2003
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August 7, 2004
Peter Rainer, New York Magazine
January 31, 2003
Joe Baltake, Sacramento Bee
Jarecki's film is jampacked with information -- both fact and opinion -- utilizing news and interview footage, archival photographs and talking heads. Full Review
December 13, 2002
Steven Rosen, Denver Post
The film is insightful about Kissinger's background and history. Full Review
December 6, 2002
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Fascinating to watch as a portrait of political celebrity and ego. Full Review
December 6, 2002
Wesley Morris, Boston Globe
A stunning and overwhelmingly cogent case for Kissinger as a calculating war criminal. Full Review
December 5, 2002
Allison Benedikt, Chicago Tribune
While the filmmaking is standard documentary fare and the approach overtly biased, the narration, with tales of intelligence intrigue and ruthless foreign policy, is compelling and convincing. Full Review
November 29, 2002
Chris Vognar, Dallas Morning News
Scores by marshaling facts that speak for themselves. And they don't speak kindly. Full Review
November 1, 2002
Jonathan Curiel, San Francisco Chronicle
Haunting music, the seriousness of the allegations and riveting interviews with Alexander Haig, Christopher Hitchens and others give Kissinger extra drama and urgency. Full Review
October 31, 2002
Bruce Newman, San Jose Mercury News
Takes a fresh and absorbing look at a figure whose legacy had begun to bronze. Full Review
October 24, 2002
Manohla Dargis, Los Angeles Times
Deploying a seamless blend of talking-head interviews, trenchant archival photographs and newsreels, topped off by a sheaf of newly declassified U.S. government documents, Gibney and Jarecki are smart... Full Review
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