| Description |
1 videodisc (DVD) (50 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in |
| Series |
The Cutting edge (Television program)
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| Summary |
"This documentary reveals what has happened to the billions of dollars of Iraqi reconstruction money entrusted to the American Coalition. In just fourteen months, the CPA burned its way through nearly 20 billion dollars. But no one can account for where it all went. Iraq's infrastructure is worse than ever before. Operating theatres are flooded with sewage. New-born babies are dying for lack of basic equipment. In this investigation, Iraqi doctor Ali Fadhil goes in search of the missing money. He uncovers a horrific story of fraud, incompetence and corruption. As word spread of the kind of money that could be made in Iraq, foreign contractors flocked in. According to this documentary, companies like Custer Battles billed for work they hadn't done and charged the CPA a 1000% mark up for their expenses. While dodgy contractors were making millions, the Iraqi people were left paying the price. According to the United States' own figures, Iraq's essential services are worse than before the war. (From the UK, in English and Arabic, English subtitles) M CC WS -- website |
| Notes |
Off-air recording of SBS-TV broadcast January 30, 2007. Copied under Part VA of the Copyright Act |
| Credits |
Produced and directed by Callum Macrae |
| Performer |
Reporter: Ali Fadhil |
| Notes |
DVD |
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Rated: M |
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Available for Deakin University staff and students only |
| Subject |
Iraq War, 2003- -- Moral and ethical aspects
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Iraq War, 2003- -- Occupied territories
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Iraq War, 2003- -- Reconstruction
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| Author |
Macrae, Callum
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Fadhil, Ali
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SBS-TV
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