Wild Wild Mideast

Shadow Company, a new documentary, covers modern private security forces in Iraq and around the world. I haven’t seen it yet but it comes highly recommended from all over, including media guru Ze Frank.

We traveled the world – from Iraq to Washington, from England to Sierra Leone – talking to politicians, journalists, soldiers and contractors themselves. While exploring the blurred lines between soldier and mercenary in today’s conflict resolution, it became clear: The Rules of War Have Changed. The modern US army cannot go to war, cannot even have dinner without these civilian contractors and their role is unlikely to go away any time soon. War is more and more in the public eye and yet held more and more in private hands. This sort of trend without the right legal framework and more open business practices has dire implications. It is vital for the general public to better understand the risks and rewards of operating this way.

Nick Bicanic, director

Screenings are limited but the DVD can be purchased now on the film’s website.

LINK/VIDEO [website & trailer] VIDEO [CBC interview with director]