Bad Voodoo's War (2008)

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In June 2007, as the American military surge reached its peak, a band of National Guard infantrymen who call themselves “The Bad Voodoo Platoon” was deployed to Iraq. To capture a vivid, first-person account of the new realities of war in Iraq for FRONTLINE and ITVS, director Deborah Scranton (The War Tapes) created “a virtual embed” with the platoon, supplying cameras to the soldiers so they could record and tell the story of their war. The film intimately tracks the veteran soldiers of “Bad Voodoo” through the daily grind of their perilous mission, dodging deadly IEDs, grappling with the political complexities of dealing with Iraqi security forces, and battling their fatigue and their fears.

Director: Deborah Scranton
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
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Editing: Seth Bomse
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bad Voodoo's War about?
In June 2007, as the American military surge reached its peak, a band of National Guard infantrymen who call themselves “The Bad Voodoo Platoon” was deployed to Iraq. To capture a vivid, first-person account of the new realities of war in Iraq for FRONTLINE and ITVS, director Deborah Scranton (The War Tapes) created “a virtual embed” with the platoon, supplying cameras to the soldiers so they could record and tell the story of their war. The film intimately tracks the veteran soldiers of “Bad Voodoo” through the daily grind of their perilous mission, dodging deadly IEDs, grappling with the political complexities of dealing with Iraqi security forces, and battling their fatigue and their fears.
Who directed Bad Voodoo's War?
Bad Voodoo's War was directed by Deborah Scranton.
Who stars in Bad Voodoo's War?
Bad Voodoo's War stars Toby Nunn, Jean-Paul Borda, Bryan Hamlin, Ben Nievera, Jake Sidwa, Jonathan Serbellon.
How long is Bad Voodoo's War?
Bad Voodoo's War has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
What genre is Bad Voodoo's War?
Bad Voodoo's War is a Documentary film.