Bodyguard of Lies

Overview

Exposes the tangled web of deception spun by the U.S. government during its 20-year war in Afghanistan, revealing the campaign of lies and misinformation fed to the American public. Through shocking testimonies from government insiders, confidential documents, and private audio recordings of those at the highest levels of the military and elected leadership, this gripping documentary urges a reckoning with the wider implications of government deception on a global scale.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 12, 2025

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English, Pushto

Countries

United States of America

Production

Jigsaw Productions,See It Now Studios,The Washington Post,Amblin Documentaries

Director

Dan Krauss

Producer

Terence Wrong,Ahmad Sharifi,Justin Falvey,Craig Whitlock,Richard Perello,Alex Gibney,Dan Krauss,Stacey Offman,Darryl Frank,Susan Zirinsky,Brad Hebert

Music

Avey Tare,Geologist

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

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