The War You Don’t See

The War You Don’t See, by John Pilger, examines the reliability of the media during conflicts around the world, particularly in Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. It also discusses the role of embedded reporters, who have served as a front-line means of reporting on warfare dating back to the First World War. The film questions the true value of such reporting when the nature of warfare has changed dramatically since the 1910s, greatly increasing the risk of civilians being caught in the crossfire or losing their lives.

The documentary features interviews with media historians, reporters such as Dan Rather and Rageh Omaar, journalists including Dahr Jamail, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, former Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney, and Steve Rendall of Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting. Together, they offer perspectives on how honest journalism can transform into war propaganda.