The Trials of Henry Kissinger

"A film about the war crimes of the American diplomat, Henry Kissinger."

May 7 2003 Not Rated 1h 20m
Documentary

This riveting documentary depicts former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger as a warmonger responsible for military cover-ups in Vietnam, Cambodia and East Timor, as well as the assassination of a Chilean leader in 1970. Based on a book by journalist Christopher Hitchens, the film includes interviews with historians, political analysts and such journalists as New York Times writer William Safire, a former Nixon speechwriter.

Plot

Part contemporary investigation and part historical inquiry, documentary follows the quest of one journalist in search of justice. The film focuses on Christopher Hitchens' charges against Henry Kissinger as a war criminal - allegations documented in Hitchens' book of the same title - based on his role in countries such as Cambodia, Chile, and Indonesia. Kissinger's story raises profound questions about American foreign policy and highlights a new era of human rights. Increasing evidence about one man's role in a long history of human rights abuses leads to a critical examination of American diplomacy through the lens of international standards of justice.

Written by

Alex Gibney, Christopher Hitchens

Directed by

Eugene Jarecki

Cast

Brian Cox, Henry Kissinger, Anna Chennault

Crew

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Production Countries

Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, United Kingdom, United States of America

Production Companies

ARTE France Cinéma, BBC, Diverse Productions, History Television, Jigsaw Productions, SBS, TV 2, Think Tank Films, Zeta Productions

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

Trailers
The Trials Of Henry Kissinger - Trailer (2002) (480p)
Scores
# of Votes
2,110
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
72
Popularity
NA