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

Brian Cox's headshot

Brian Cox

Christopher Hitchens's headshot

Christopher Hitchens

Henry Kissinger's headshot

Henry Kissinger

Self (archive Footage)

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