We see the addictive nature of combat in Kathryn Bigelow’s Oscar winner for best picture.
Category: History podcast
W092: Paradise Now (2005)
A fascinating look at two Palestinian men tasked with possibly becoming suicide bombers.
W091: United 93 (2006)
This film is a harrowing depiction of the events of 9/11, focusing specifically on the delayed flight United 93. Passengers realized what was happening and attempted to retake the plane [ … ]
W090: Traffic (2000)
A great look at the war on drugs in the United States and Mexico from all levels of society. Steven Soderbergh won the Oscar for best director and Benicio Del [ … ]
W089: Whale Rider (2002)
A look at a modern day Maori tribe in New Zealand. Keisha Castle-Hughes remains one of the youngest women ever to be nominated for best actress at the Oscars.