The region now known as Iraq has been in many ways the ground zero of world history. From this fertile land arose the first cities and empires, the first armies and the first tyrants.
Kings: Babylon to Baghdad tells the story of Iraq through the history of its rulers, from Sargon the Great to Saddam Hussein. This feature-length documentary explores the connections and correlations between ancient and modern Iraq, and between Iraq and the rest of the planet.
Events are presented in dramatic, animated reenactment using dialogue drawn directly from primary sources (original texts recorded in ancient times). Rich cinematography, shot on location, frames the dramatic and contemporary reporting. Interviews with world-leading experts on Iraq’s history and contemporary significance complete this authoritative account of the men who brought glory and despair to a fabled land.
Today, as always, understanding Iraq is critical to the world’s well-being. This documentary provides an in-depth, thought-provoking look at the politics, people, government, geography, culture and religion of this hugely important region.
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