The Fog of War

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Errol Morris directs this 2003 documentary examining the career and perspective of Robert McNamara, who served as Secretary of Defense under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson. Through extensive interviews with McNamara, archival footage, and recorded Oval Office conversations, the film traces his involvement in pivotal twentieth-century events including World War II, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the Vietnam War. Morris constructs a portrait of a man grappling with the consequences of major policy decisions, raising difficult questions about American foreign policy and the reasoning behind the nation’s deepening commitment to Vietnam.

This single-disc DVD release from Sony Pictures Classics runs 107 minutes and carries a PG-13 rating. The edition includes 24 additional scenes totaling 38 minutes of supplemental material featuring McNamara discussing his work with President Kennedy and reflections on Vietnam. A haunting Philip Glass score underscores Morris’s characteristic documentary style. Own this Academy Award-winning film on physical media at a used price.