Once Upon a Time in Iraq Season 1
With unique personal archive from civilians and soldiers from both sides of the conflict, this series takes viewers closer to the realities of war and life under Isis than they have ever been before.
Episodes
E11. War
Jul 13, 2020 · 1h
As war began, many Iraqis were hopeful. Ahmed Al Bashir, now a famous comedian, remembers practising his English with US troops before the realities of occupation became clear.
E22. Insurgency
Jul 20, 2020 · 1h
The Iraqi insurgency is examined through Lt Colonel Sassaman’s descent into the darkest regions of his psyche.
E33. Fallujah
Jul 27, 2020 · 1h
The infamous battle of Fallujah is told by eye-witness accounts from journalists, soldiers and civilians.
E44. Saddam
Aug 3, 2020 · 1h
CIA analyst John Nixon is the first person to interrogate Saddam.
E55. LegacySeason Finale
Aug 10, 2020 · 1h
The emergence of ISIS concludes the brutal legacy of the Iraq War.