The List

The List (2012)

A modern day Oskar Schindler story that focuses on Kirk Johnson, a young American fighting to save thousands of Iraqis whose lives are in danger because they worked for the U.S. to help rebuild Iraq. After leading reconstruction teams in Baghdad and Fallujah, Kirk returns home only to discover that many of his former Iraqi colleagues are being killed, kidnapped or forced into exile by radical militias. Frustrated by a stagnating government bureaucracy in the U.S. that has failed to protect its 'Iraqi allies,' Kirk begins compiling a list of their names and helps them find refuge and a new life in America.

Data di uscita
2012-01-01
TMDB
4.8 / 10 (2)
Durata
1 h 24 min
Generi
Documentario
Regista
Beth Murphy

Curiosità

The List is a 2012 documentary film produced and directed by Beth Murphy. The film covers the attempts of Kirk W. Johnson to help Iraqis that face danger in their home country due to their collaboration with the United States during the Iraq War.

Production

Beth Murphy volunteered for the board of the International Institute of New England, which helps refugees resettle in Boston. The board expected an influx of Iraqi refugees in 2007 as American allies in Iraq started facing danger at home but were surprised when none arrived. She began investigating why allies in Iraq were unable to reach the United States and met Kirk W. Johnson and learned about his List Project.

During the film's production, Murphy gave birth to her daughter and her father died in a car accident. The film debuted at the 2012 Tribeca Festival.

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