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The fog of war : eleven lessons from the life of Robert S. McNamara /

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The story of American politics and military policies as seen through the eyes of the former Secretary of Defense, under President Kennedy and President Johnson, Robert S. McNamara. McNamara is a controversial and influential political figure. He offers a candid journey through some of the most semin...

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Corporate Authors: Sony Pictures Classics (Firm), @Radical.media (Firm), SenArt Films (Firm), Globe Department Store (Firm), Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (Firm)
Other Authors: Morris, Errol, McNamara, Robert S., 1916-2009, Glass, Philip
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Language Notes:In English; optional subtitles in French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Japanese.
Closed-captioned.
Published: Culver City, Calif. : Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, [2004]
Subjects:
United States > Foreign relations > 1945-1989.
McNamara, Robert S., > 1916-2009.
McNamara, Robert S., > 1916-2009 > Interviews.
United States > History > 1945-
United States > Military policy.
United States > Military relations.
United States > Politics and government > 1945-1989.
Tokyo (Japan) > History > Bombardment, 1944-1945.
Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975.
Documentary films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Motion pictures, American.
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Summary:The story of American politics and military policies as seen through the eyes of the former Secretary of Defense, under President Kennedy and President Johnson, Robert S. McNamara. McNamara is a controversial and influential political figure. He offers a candid journey through some of the most seminal events in contemporary American history. He offers insights into the 1945 fire bombing of Tokyo, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the effects of the Vietnam War.
Item Description:Originally released as a motion picture in 2003.
Mastered in high definition.
Aspect ratio 1.78:1 (anamorphic widescreen).
Special features: 24 additional scenes -- Robert S. McNamara's 10 lessons from his life in politics -- TV spots -- Previews.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (107 min.) : sound, color and black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD; Dolby digital, 5.1.
Audience:MPAA rating: PG-13.
Awards:Academy Awards, 2004: Best Documentary, Features.
Production Credits:Directors of photography, Peter Donahue, Bob Chappell ; editors, Karen Schmeer, Doug Abel, Chyld King ; original music, Philip Glass.
ISBN:1404941665