Saddam Hussein

Actor

April 28, 1937 (69 years)

† December 30, 2006

al-Awja, Iraq

Biography

Saddam Hussein was an Iraqi Socialist politician who served as the fifth president of Iraq from 16 July 1979 until 9 April 2003. As leading member of the revolutionary Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party, and later, the Ba'ath Party.

Filmography

6.9

The Colbert Report

Self (archive footage)

The Colbert Report is an American satirical late night television program. It stars political humorist Stephen Colbert, a former correspondent for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. The Colbert Report is a spin-off from and counterpart to The Daily Show that comments on politics and the media in a similar way. The show focuses on a fictional anchorman character named Stephen Colbert, played by his real-life namesake. The character, described by Colbert as a "well-intentioned, poorly informed, high-status idiot", is a caricature of televised political pundits.

6.3

Panorama

Current affairs programme, featuring interviews and investigative reports on a wide variety of subjects.

7.1

History 101

Self (archive footage)

Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs, social movements and world-changing discoveries.

7.1

Equilibrium

Self (archive footage)

In a dystopian future, a totalitarian regime maintains peace by subduing the populace with a drug, and displays of emotion are punishable by death. A man in charge of enforcing the law rises to overthrow the system.

7.4

Zero Hour

Himself (Archival Footage)

Zero Hour dramatizes the hour leading up to some of the most memorable historical events as they unfold minute by minute. Using a real-time clock and a split screen to follow key players, the series reveals the compelling and exciting minutes leading up to events that changed the world.

7.2

Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror

Self (archive footage)

Modern history can be divided into two time frames: before 9/11 and after 9/11. This five-part docuseries is a cohesive chronicle of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., offering illuminating perspectives and personal stories of how the catastrophic events of that day changed the course of the nation.

6.9

Spycraft

Self (archive footage)

The spy game is a serious business, and throughout history, the tools and technologies developed for it have mattered as much as the spies themselves.

7.4

How to Become a Tyrant

Self (archive footage)

The documentary series explores different political figures throughout history.

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7.1

Fahrenheit 9/11

Self (archive footage)

Michael Moore's view on how the Bush administration allegedly used the tragic events on 9/11 to push forward its agenda for unjust wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

8.3

Once Upon a Time in Iraq

Self (archive footage)

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.

7.4

Girl You Know It's True

Saddam Hussein (archive footage)

The rise and fall of Milli Vanilli, a studio group assembled by German producer Frank Farian and fronted by nightclub dancers Robert Pilatus and Fabrice Morvan. After a string of worldwide hit singles, awards and performances, it was revealed that the duo never sang a note of their songs, leading to one of the biggest scandals in music history.

7.5

HyperNormalisation

Self (archive footage)

We live in a world where the powerful deceive us. We know they lie. They know we know they lie. They do not care. We say we care, but we do nothing, and nothing ever changes. It is normal. Welcome to the post-truth world. How we got to where we are now…

7.2

Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed

Self (archive footage)

The special focuses on how Star Wars is relevant today and the history that inspired it, and also makes various connections to Greek mythology. It consists of several interviews with well-known politicians, journalists, and critics, along with historical content and clips from all six of the Star Wars movies.

7.6

Shadow World

Self - Politician (archive footage)

A detailed investigation into the political and economic interests that, since the beginning of the 20th century, have pulled the strings of the arms trade, hidden in the shadows, feeding the shameful corruption of politicians and government officials and promoting a state of permanent war throughout the world, while they cynically asked for a lasting and universal peace.

7.1

The Shock Doctrine

Self (archive footage)

An investigation of "disaster capitalism", based on Naomi Klein's proposition that neo-liberal capitalism feeds on natural disasters, war and terror to establish its dominance.

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Saddam and the Third Reich

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

The key individuals of the Iraqi-Nazi connection.

6.1

Uncle Saddam

Self (archive footage)

Everything you've ever wanted to know about Saddam Hussein (but were afraid to ask).

6.7

Imminent Threat

Self (archive footage)

A look at the War on Terror and the threat it's causing to our civil liberties and political discourse. Academy Award nominee James Cromwell presents Janek Ambros' directorial debut. The feature doc tackles the War on Terror's impact on civil liberties and the strange coalition it's creating between the progressive left and libertarian right. The doc examines the NSA, drones, the war on journalism and other encroachments on civil liberties started by the Bush era and expanded by the Democratic establishment.

6.1

The White House Effect

Self (archive footage)

Exploring the dramatic origin story of the climate crisis and how a political battle in the George H.W. Bush administration changed the course of history.