Standing Army

Standing Army (2010)

Not Rated 10 Jan 2010 • Documentary, War • 1h 15m
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Today there are more than 766 US bases scattered around the globe, spanning across more than 100 countries and hosting more than 250.000 soldiers, in addition to the one million-plus soldiers stationed in the US. Acquiring military bases and new territories through acts of war is not something new in history, and the United States are no exception. Almost every single war waged by the US in the course of the 20th century has left behind a trail of new military bases, not only within the borders of the defeated countries. This ever-evolving history is the starting point for this documentary, which will attempt to reveal the mechanisms, purposes and hidden strategies of the bases, as well as the risks they pose for the countries that host them. A blend of stories, history and reflections. A journey across six countries and three continents: Asia, America and Europe.

Thomas Fazi, Enrico Parenti
Writer
Olivier Bancoult, William Blum, Noam Chomsky
Starring

Language: English
Awards: 1 nomination
Country: Italy
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6.8

IMDb (238 votes)
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