Bruce McGill, Clark Gregg, Hamish Linklater

With George Herbert Walker Bush prepared to strike Iraqi forces, CNN was in a unique position to deliver 24 hour coverage. Producers Robert Wiener (Michael Keaton) and Igrid Formanek (Helena Bonham Ca...( read more  read more... )rter) capitalized on this opportunity by offering unflinching reporting that risked their lives as they became correspondents from Baghdad just before the first U.S. Gulf War. Based on a true story that changed television journalism, this powerful HBO feature won Mick Jackson a Director's Guild Award for his work.

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Directed by: Mick Jackson

Release Date: January 1, 2002

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DVD Release Date: June 24, 2003

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  • April 1, 2007
    This movie will grab you from the beginning and it will not let go until the credits roll. Very good storyline, very good movie.
  • October 26, 2008
    Helena looks beautiful!! And I like Michael Keaton ;-)
  • May 3, 2008
    I love this movie
    helena is so good
  • November 29, 2007
    A must see film for journalist!
  • November 29, 2007
    Amazing movie.... Great performance from both Keaton and Carter....
  • September 10, 2007
    Who ever came up with this a genuis. The CNN crew that was the eyes and ears for the world during Desert Storm
  • August 28, 2007
    Good movie from start to finish.
  • August 25, 2007
    Great performance by all especially Michael and Helena... totally loved them... AWESOME movie... nice direction... totally recommanded!!!
  • August 12, 2007
    I -=HATE=- it when journalists make the story about themselves.
  • August 9, 2007
    An intense tv movie that exceeded my expectations. Helena Bonham Carter and Michael Keaton were terrific in this together.

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  • is actress has appeared in many period dramas - "Howard's End" and "A Room with a View" among them. She also portrayed true-life CNN news producer Ingrid Formanek in the 2002 film "Live from Baghdad". Name this Oscar-nominated actress.   Answer »

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