In the time since the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the U.S. government has launched several wars: in Afghanistan, in Iraq and the War on Terror. The epicenter of our war efforts also happens to be among the world’s most geo-politically strategic, rich in natural resources and volatile in religious animosity.

The Link TV Special: Why They Hate Us explores these wars in the context of U.S. foreign policy over the past 50 years -- not only in the Middle East, but also Asia, Latin America and the rest of the world. Part 1 features the film Breakdown and an interview with writer and lecturer Michael Parenti, author of "Superpatriotism” and some twenty other books on history, politics and culture.

To watch part 2 of this special, click here. 

ABOUT THE FILM:
Breakdown
Telling its story in six parts, the film questions the motives for our current wars and wonders whether our interventionist policies are spiraling out of control. Directed by an American-British former BBC and Aljazeera TV reporter and producer, it gives voice to those closely involved in both overt and covert operations, as well as those who see themselves as the victims of much wider political ambitions.

LEARN MORE:
For more information, visit Breakdown's homepage or its MySpace page.
Michael Parenti
Democracy Now!