Shock and Awe
A group of journalists covering George Bush's planned invasion of Iraq in 2003 are skeptical of the presidents claim that Saddam Hussein has "weapons of mass destruction."
Release Year
2017
Runtime
90 min
Audience Score
6.3
Genres
History, Drama, Thriller
Story Snapshot
A group of journalists covering George Bush's planned invasion of Iraq in 2003 are skeptical of the presidents claim that Saddam Hussein has "weapons of mass destruction."
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Shock and Awe is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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