The Unredacted

Fantastic documentary on the difficulties the world faces with the conflict between cultures. The film does a great job explaining how these individuals ended up in Guantanamo Bay and the challenges they and the world have reentering them into society.

This is a touchy subject no doubt but the filmmakers did an excellent job in being sensitive while also being thought provoking. It doesn't take sides or seem biased. Detractors seem to have a big problem that it was even made. As if you can just shut the door to the past and ignore it. The American authorities thought they were righteous but they were corrupt and undeniably made things worse by their actions in their war on terror. This film shows the consequences of those actions on the individuals who faced American debauchery. Some might have offended here. Others did not. The audience is left with hope in the end.

I don't see the controversy here whatsoever. It truly is a film that people should see and let the movie speak for itself. I promise most people who are jumping on the controversy bandwagon haven't seen the film. In a world of division where people refuse to dialogue, such as the topic of the film, not calling people monsters without trying to understand them, just watch the film and decide for yourself. There's a lot of power to this film.

The film is absolutely amazing, and the director is a hero. The critics are spineless, weak human beings with zero logic to their arguments, just raw hedonistic, simian emotion.

The documentary attempts to give a perspective of the world that would benefit the world. We would all be better off if we thought like this, showed empathy and understanding, and made attempts to understand one another instead of giving into to cancel culture, being offended, and being weak and afraid.

This film should be seen as a centerpiece for how to lead the world and do what is right, and not give into threats from little, sad people.

This film is gripping. It makes you reflect on the origins of violent atrocities, the outcomes of trauma, what it means to have a possibility of a second chance in life, and ultimately how the parts of us that are human - good and bad - connect us all.

I was lucky to be at the original showing at the Laemmle in Glendale CA for a Q&A with the director. She is as insightful and sincere as the film. She commented that her wish for the audience was to have even the slightest broader perspective. The picture painted of the "war on terror" is black and white, when in reality it is very complicated.

Go see it!! You will leave with what was her wish for the audience - a new and broader perspective.