No End in Sight (2007)

No End in Sight (2007) is a groundbreaking documentary that delves into the underlying causes of Iraq's plunge into guerrilla warfare, warlordism, crime, and chaos. This film offers an unflinching, insider's perspective on the widespread incompetence, recklessness, and corruption that characterized the U.S. involvement in Iraq. Compiled from over 200 hours of footage, the documentary features candid interviews with high-ranking officials such as former Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage, Ambassador Barbara Bodine, Lawrence Wilkerson, former Chief of Staff to Colin Powell, and General Jay Garner, as well as Iraqi civilians, American soldiers, and prominent analysts. The film meticulously examines the critical errors in U.S. policy, including inadequate troop levels, the failure to prevent the looting of Baghdad, the dismissal of professionals from the Iraqi government, and the dissolution of the Iraqi military, which collectively fueled the insurgency and chaos that continue to plague Iraq today. By exploring the decisions made by individuals with limited military experience, knowledge of the Arab world, or personal experience in Iraq, the documentary reveals how arrogance and ignorance transformed a military victory into an endless and deepening nightmare. The consequences of these decisions are stark: thousands of American and Iraqi lives lost, a weakened U.S. military, economic costs exceeding $2 trillion, and Iraq teetering on the brink of civil war. The film provides an unprecedented look inside the White House, Pentagon, and Baghdad’s Green Zone, offering a comprehensive understanding of the disintegration of Iraq.