Dear Viewer

Laura Poitras writes, "This film was motivated by a sense of despair about the contradictions of the U.S. occupation of Iraq and its project to implement democracy in the Middle East through the use of military force." Read her full letter to viewers. | »

Filmmaker Interview

"I felt that my life wasn't any more valuable or precious than anyone else's; it was worth taking that risk to tell this story." Laura Poitras talks about the challenges of shooting a film in wartime. Read her responses to viewer questions. | »

Production Journal

Laura Poitras takes viewers behind the scenes to learn more about the circumstances that led her to capture some of the pivotal scenes in "My Country, My Country," including her first meeting with Dr. Riyadh at Abu Ghraib, her access in the Green Zone, what it was like to travel around Baghdad alone and her recent experiences traveling in the United States after showing the film abroad. | »

About the Filmmakers

Find out more about "My Country, My Country" filmmakers. | »