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WMD Movie Brings New Energy to our troops
NewsMax ^ | Oct. 18, 2004 | Dave Eberhart

Posted on 10/17/2004 8:14:58 AM PDT by lward99

I just spoke with a few friends of mine in Iraq. I sent his unit 100 DVD's of the WMD Movie. He said he could not describe the emotion, and sense of pride it brought when they watched it.

I suggest every one buys a copy http://www.wmddvd.com and show it to all doubters about the war. You will win them over.

People have to know the truth about Iraq.

Dave Eberhart, NewsMax.com Monday, Oct. 18, 2004

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Weighing the human and economic toll of going to war against a tyrant in Iraq, a new film answers the question millions of Americans are asking before going to the polls: Has the war been worth it?

That’s the essential question asked in a new documentary film by Brad Maaske, a Central California businessman who hastens to distance himself from “Hollywood types” voicing opinions that he says lack foundation.

Contrary to Moore's claims, this film shows that George Bush was right when he confronted axis of evil member Iraq -- and liberated the Iraqi people using armed force.

Alarmed by the wellspring of criticism of the Iraqi war and the American policies backing it, particularly Michael Moore's recent film blasting President George W. Bush, Maaske sets out to uncover the truth surrounding the war, America’s military engagement, Iraq’s links to global terrorism, and in particular, the under-reported acts of atrocity committed directly by or under the command of Saddam Hussein.

“WMD – The Murderous Reign of Saddam Hussein,” released theatrically in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles on October 8, followed by release in theatres in other major markets and on DVD.

Central to the story are eyewitness accounts and never-before-seen footage of chemical attacks, murders and torture leveled against the Kurdish population of Iraq dating from Saddam’s corrupt rise to power and spanning more than two decades.

Pivotal to Maaske’s decision to develop “WMD” was his meeting with Jano Rosebiani, an award-winning Kurdish movie director who had documented the atrocities in his film “Mass Graves.”

Rosebiani, himself, had lost family members during “Anfal”, Saddam’s carefully orchestrated campaign of genocide targeting Kurds in Northern Iraq from 1986 to 1988.

“When I saw Jano Rosebiani’s film, it broke my heart,” Maaske said. “I knew this was a story that had to be told, but until now, no one had stepped up to the plate to tell it.”

Also important to the visual story are scenes from “Chemical Ali,” a documentary by Kurdish filmmaker Kawa Akrawi who assisted in the production of “WMD.”

At least 182,000 Kurds in Iraq were murdered or are missing and presumed dead. Authorities on Iraq estimate that 1.3 million people have died as a direct result of Saddam Hussein’s acts of terror since 1979, the year he bullied his way into office.

In addition to the stories told by the survivors of Saddam’s regime, Maaske draws on the study, experience and objective viewpoints of academic historians.

Dr. Victor Davis Hanson, Senior Fellow of the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, and Dr. Judith Mendelsohn Rood, Chair of the Department of History, Government and Social Science at Biola University, offer a picture of regional history and a social and political context for the personalities and events that have stirred conflict in the Middle East for centuries and have polarized public opinion in the West for generations.

Also featured in “WMD,” and contributing to an understanding of how uninformed and off-balance popular sentiment on Iraq can be are interviews with bystanders and protesters conducted by Evan Coyne Maloney whose comically biting short films are a pillar of his website, bainterminal.com.

In one segment Maloney surprises “contestants” of an on-the-street “game show” with quotes of support for the war in Iraq from such unlikely voices as Hillary Rodham Clinton and Al Gore.

In another segment, Brad Maaske asks his audience to recall the horror of September 11, 2001, and consider how as a nation, the U.S. has pulled away from its unified determination to address global terrorism wherever it threatens human freedom and security.

“I find in showing scenes from 9-11, people are amazed by how quickly they’ve forgotten the horror of that day,” Maaske says.

“In ‘WMD,’ I want people to realize there’s a tremendous cost to apathy, especially when it comes to dealing with terrorism, whether it’s inflicted on our shores or half a world away.”

Rudolph Guilliani, the former mayor of New York, is seen in the documentary offering a modern history of terrorism, and declaring Saddam Hussein, himself, to be a weapon of mass destruction.

In the stirring conclusion to “WMD,” townspeople of Exeter, California, gather on a high school football field for the memorial service of Army Specialist Daniel Unger who was killed in action in Iraq.

The wife of his commanding officer reads an account of Daniel’s bravery, and his parents speak privately of their son’s sacrifice for freedom.

Clearly, if every voter in America saw this film, or even if it got the attention Michael Moore's fanatically anti-Bush movie received, there is little doubt who would win on November 2.

“WMD – The Murderous Reign of Saddam Hussein” is the co-production of Brad Maaske, The Iraqi Truth Project, and Earl Grizzell of Grizzell Productions in association with distributor Stonegate Media Group of Hollywood, California.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Politics/Elections; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: dvd; iraq; medalthrowinglurch; movie; moviereview; nuisancekerry; saddam; terrorists; vhs; wmd; wmdmovie
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To: Spanaway Lori

Im buying it too, payday. And will show it to anyone old enough in the family to bear the images.


21 posted on 10/17/2004 9:26:34 AM PDT by No Blue States
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To: 45semi

Ten percent supported him, the other 90% were too terrified to do anything. Every time a leader emerged, they were destroyed. A people without leadership can be easily cowed. The utter viciousness of what they were capable of doing kept any from stepping forward. The other trick Saddam used was to have spies among the people so that anyone saying anything against Saddam, even among friends and family would be reported. Soon, no one dared to speak their thoughts aloud.


22 posted on 10/17/2004 9:26:51 AM PDT by McGavin999 (If Kerry can't deal with the "Republican Attack Machine" how is he going to deal with Al Qaeda)
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To: No Blue States

Im buying it too, payday. And will show it to anyone old enough in the family to bear the images.



I just ordered it and they said it will take three to four WEEKS! The lady I talked to said something about processing. THREE TO FOUR WEEKS? I bought it anyway.


23 posted on 10/17/2004 9:30:46 AM PDT by Just Lori (Before you can win the Peace..... you have to win the WAR!)
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To: Spanaway Lori
That great, in a way.(3 week delay)

It leads me to believe they are being swamped with orders.

I hope it gets the exposure that Farenhype is.

24 posted on 10/17/2004 9:36:18 AM PDT by No Blue States
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To: Spanaway Lori

I recall the scenes in Mich by Iraqis and Iraqi-Americans when Saddam's statues were coming down - flags waving, horns honking, thank you Mr. Bush, etc., etc. Now they're supporting sKerry - - -have they forgotten? Maybe this movie needs to be shown in their neighborhoods (though, perhaps many wouldn't even see it). The poster alone should make them think!


25 posted on 10/17/2004 9:46:43 AM PDT by Seattle Conservative (Seattle Conservative)
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To: Seattle Conservative

I am working with the Film Producer and the Distributor. We are filling orders of 25, 100, and 1000 or more. Please call me or send me an email as we want to get this into the hands of those who will give these to friends ASAP. I can tell you, EVERYONE that has seen this film will tell you, it will change people's minds before November.

Call me personally, Alan Gluck Call for orders 888 341 0323


26 posted on 10/17/2004 10:03:07 AM PDT by THE TRUTH MUST BE TOLD ( *** *** *** A MUST SEE "TRUTH ABOUT IRAQ VIDEO" - http://www.wmddvd.com *** *** ***)
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To: Spanaway Lori

THE WMD MOVIE IS AVAIABLE FROM US IMMEDIATELY... DESPITE WHAT ANYONE ON THIS THREAD SAID.

I am working with the Film Producer and the Distributor. We are filling orders of 25, 100, and 1000 or more. Please call me or send me an email ASAP, as we want to get this into the hands of those who will give these to friends ASAP.

I can tell you, EVERYONE that has seen this film will tell you, it will change people's minds before November.

Call me personally, Alan Gluck OR SEND EMAIL TO

glucks@usa.net

Call for orders 888 341 0323


27 posted on 10/17/2004 10:16:29 AM PDT by THE TRUTH MUST BE TOLD ( *** *** *** http://www.wmddvd.com *** *** ***)
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To: Seattle Conservative

I'm just wondering though. It seems to me that there was a group up there, that was not the same as the one you mention. There were two groups, apparently. I think the one you are referring to, had many members be trained to join our forces, and return to Iraq.

I don't know much about the other group, but I don't think they were as enthusiastic as the other. They were not as happy about us going in there as the others that went out on parade.


28 posted on 10/17/2004 10:58:40 AM PDT by dsutah
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To: BaxterSmith

Over here.

Welcome to FR


29 posted on 10/17/2004 12:08:22 PM PDT by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: THE TRUTH MUST BE TOLD

Hi Alan,

Thanks for your post. I'll look downthread to see if any California Freepers want to put in a bulk order. I'll Freepmail you later on today as well.

Thanks!!


30 posted on 10/17/2004 12:23:49 PM PDT by bootless (Never Forget - And Never Again)
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To: THE TRUTH MUST BE TOLD

You have Freepmail!


31 posted on 10/17/2004 12:31:56 PM PDT by bootless (Never Forget - And Never Again)
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