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Taxi to the Darkside

Synopsis
This in-depth look at the mistreatment prisoners of the US in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Guantanamo Bay, focuses on an innocent taxi driver in Afghanistan, who was tortured and killed in 2002. The film uses never-before-seen footage, interviews with leading politicians and activists and comments from soldiers who were there. Taxi To The Dark Side is a unique ride into the murky world of terrorism and the US response post 9/11 to dealing with the threat
Language
English
Country
United States
Year of release
2008
Subjects
Politics & government
Keywords
Afghanistan; Iraq; torture

Credits

Director
Alex Gibney

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£19.99
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
106 minutes
Year
2008

Distributor

 

Available from retail outlets

Name

Revolver Entertainment

Email
info@revolvergroup.com
Web
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Phone
020 7243 4300
Fax
020 7243 4302
Address
48-49 Princes Place
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London
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Notes
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