Slamdance Film Festival 2009

An honest and emotional journey with filmmaker Mark Manning who, along with Iraqi journalist Rana Al-Aiouby, became the only un-embedded westerner to gain access and live with the people of Fallujah, Iraq immediately following the largest battle of the Iraq War.

Through an active narrative, Manning gives a voice to the people directly involved, humanizes the issues, and breaks through the myths that perpetuate the violence. With a clear presentation of the reality on the ground, it exposes the human perspective of current U.S. policy in the Middle East. A joint production between American and Iraqi filmmakers.

Featuring exclusive interviews with Iraqi civilians, refugees, resistance fighters, members of the American Military and Congress, and world leaders of peace, including Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Arun Gandhi, and Thich Nhat Hanh.

With great human spirit Mark Manning dispenses with the veneer western media often places upon our current wars by showing us the complexity around the battle of Fallujah.

- Peter Baxter, President/Co-founder