The Trials of Henry Kissinger (2002)

  • G
  • 09/29/2002 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 20m

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

Overview

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.

Eugene Jarecki

Director

Alex Gibney

Writer

Cast

Henry Kissinger's headshot

Henry Kissinger

Self (archive footage)
Brian Cox's headshot

Brian Cox

Self
Christopher Hitchens's headshot

Christopher Hitchens

Self
Seymour Hersh's headshot

Seymour Hersh

Self

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