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Standard Operating Procedure

Standard Operating Procedure

Documentary · War · 2008

Errol Morris examines the incidents of abuse and torture of suspected terrorists at the hands of U.S. forces at the Abu Ghraib prison.

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Standard Operating Procedure

2008 Documentary · War 1h 57m

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6.8 / 10

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Errol Morris examines the incidents of abuse and torture of suspected terrorists at the hands of U.S. forces at the Abu Ghraib prison.

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Directed by

Errol Morris

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Javal Davis

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Ken Davis

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Tony Diaz

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Tim Dugan

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Lynndie England

Lynndie England

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Jefferey Frost

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Megan Ambuhl Graner

Self

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Put Standard Operating Procedure on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.