The Fog of War

The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons of Robert S. McNamara is the story of America as seen through the eyes of the former Secretary of Defense, Robert S. McNamara. One of the most controversial and influential figures in world politics, he takes us on an insider’s journey through many of the seminal events of the 20th century. As American forces occupy Iraq and the possibility of additional military conflicts loom large, The Fog of War is essential viewing for anyone who wants to understand how the American government justifies the use of military force. Combining extraordinary archival footage, recreations, newly declassified White House recordings, and an original score by the Oscar-nominated composer, Philip Glass, the film is a disquieting and powerful essay on war, rationality, and the nature of history itself.