Synopsis
A documentary on perception of the United States's war with Iraq, with an emphasis on Al Jazeera's coverage.
Scores
Overall Score
59.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
48.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
57.9%
Review Aggregate
87.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 95% of 101 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize gritty, stylized, coming of age. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
grittystylizedcoming of ageupliftingdarkthought-provokingvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samir Khader | 2004 | $6,000 | $10,000 | (est) |
| Josh Rushing | 2004 | $4,000 | $6,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score95.0
RT critic review count109
Rotten Tomatoes audience score87.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating7.6
IMDb votes5,339
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2004 | $2,589,616 | $4,300,490 |
| International | 2004 | $135,210 | $224,539 |
| Worldwide | 2004 | $2,724,826 | $4,525,028 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2004 | $1,348,892 | $2,240,060 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2004 | $112,000 | $185,995 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2004 | $3,000 | $4,982 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2004 | $11,780,000 | $19,562,657 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2004 | $24,648,000 | $40,932,119 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2004 | $1,035,846 | $1,720,196 |
| Total Revenues | 2004 | $38,927,738 | $64,646,009 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2004 | $60,000 | $99,640 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2004 | $120,000 (est) | $199,280 (est) |
| Participations | 2004 | $3,114,000 | $5,171,317 |
| Residuals ? | 2004 | $2,742,000 | $4,553,549 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2004 | $12,000 | $19,928 |
| Total Expenses | 2004 | $6,048,000 | $10,043,714 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2004 | $32,879,738 | $54,602,295 |
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