Shadow Company (2007)
Thousands of private soldiers operate in Iraq alone... and many more around the world. These individuals, known as private security contractors, are changing the face of modern warfare everyday while their world has remained mystery to those at home. Shadow Company is the groundbreaking investigativ... (read more) Thousands of private soldiers operate in Iraq alone... and many more around the world. These individuals, known as private security contractors, are changing the face of modern warfare everyday while their world has remained mystery to those at home. Shadow Company is the groundbreaking investigative feature-length documentary that seeks out and reveals the origins and destinations of these modern-day mercenaries. Who are these security contractors ? What do they do ? Why do they do it ? THE RULES OF WAR HAVE CHANGED. Purpose Films proudly brings you an immersive and visionary look at the private individuals who have changed them in a way that defies typical documentary style.
Flixster Users
Critics
Unrated, 1 hr. 26 min.
Directed by:
Jason Bourque,
Nick Bicanic
Release Date: Apr 16, 2007
DVD Release Date: Oct 28, 2008
Your Rating
Your Friends' Ratings
No recent reviews.
Flixster User Reviews
An amazing look at the evolution and importance of the PMC. If you want an neutral look at something will affect us all then please watch this. One of my favorite movies of the year!
well-balanced insightful documentary on the mercenary business; it mostly focuses on Iraq, yet also lays out its historical background and compares other topical scenarios like Sierra Leone - features an excellent range of articulate interviewees and... (read more) well-balanced insightful documentary on the mercenary business; it mostly focuses on Iraq, yet also lays out its historical background and compares other topical scenarios like Sierra Leone - features an excellent range of articulate interviewees and some amazing footage you won't have seen on the BBC
A fascinating look into the world of hired mercenaries and private security companies, with some great footage from Sierra Leone!
I used to work for DoD, and I learned things I never knew about the contractors ... many of whom are a private militia. Highly recommended.
"Ira Hayes....
Ira Hayes....
Call him drunken Hayes,
He won't answer anymore.
Not the whiskey drunken Indian or the man who went to war."
If you thought you knew what was going down in Iraq and dozens of other conflicts around the globe, you're probably wrong. The real story of the level of influence that private contractors have over world events. Watch this and then read what Macch... (read more) If you thought you knew what was going down in Iraq and dozens of other conflicts around the globe, you're probably wrong. The real story of the level of influence that private contractors have over world events. Watch this and then read what Macchiavelli says about mercenaries in "The Prince" to see why this is very frightening.
Excellent documentary about modern day mercenaries or "private security contractors" who operate throughout the world and are paid to protect U.S. interests in foriegn countries. The pay is good but it comes with a price that many "contractors" famil... (read more) Excellent documentary about modern day mercenaries or "private security contractors" who operate throughout the world and are paid to protect U.S. interests in foriegn countries. The pay is good but it comes with a price that many "contractors" families have to pay. Very well done and highly recomended!
Critic Reviews
The movie presents a balanced view, showing both the moral challenges and tactical advantages of using professional soldiers.full review
Critic ratings and reviews powered by RottenTomatoes.com
Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)
Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)
All Rotten Tomatoes content is used under license from Rotten Tomatoes. Rotten Tomatoes, Certified Fresh, and the Tomatometer are the trademarks of Incfusion Corporation, d/b/a Rotten Tomatoes, a subsidiary of IGN Entertainment, Inc.
More Like This
No recent suggestions.
Bookmark This App
Make it easy to check out new movies! Click +Bookmark Movies at the bottom of your screen.
- Get Flixster
- iPhone (free!)
- Myspace
- Flixster.com
- iGoogle
- Settings
- Profile Settings
- My Account
- Help
- Privacy Policy