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Honest Iraq War Film
- The only honest Iraq War movie would depict an Iraqi joining the resistance.
- American filmmakers lack the perspective, making such a film feel unearned.
Shoot and Cry Genre
- The "shoot and cry" genre dominates Iraq War cinema, focusing on American soldiers' trauma.
- Iraqi suffering is merely window dressing to their personal struggles.
The Hurt Locker
- The Hurt Locker, directed by Kathryn Bigelow, won an Oscar.
- Despite its gritty portrayal of war, it lacks a profound message.