Summary The enemy, and the "frienemy" are hereby established. The terms "Good Bad Guys" and "Bad Bad Guys" are introduced, and the difference explained. Through an intense survey of the Tribal system, the Sheiks, and the history of the area, a hierarchy among Arabs is established amid a vast network of Tribal politics. An Iraqi interpreter, tells his personal story, and discusses his experiences living in Iraq, with both the risks and rewards, of teaming up with the Americans. The brutality of Al Qaeda, including the killing of women and children, rape, cutting tongues out, beheadings, stealing men of a fighting age and nearly everything that was a possible punishment for not supporting their "cause" is illustrated in firsthand accounts. Locals establish the risks of being caught as an Iraqi, or even being suspected by the insurgents, as aiding the perceived enemy. Typical Arab communities speak of their work-a-day family lives; everyday people seeking some sense of normalcy, but living in fear of the Al Qaeda regime coined by some as "The Death Project". A pivotal young tribal leader, code named "Dark", emerges as a charismatic leader among the tribes. Even though he had fought some of these very same Marines in the past, like Greco himself, he positions himself as a middleman for the USMC to meet their newfound objective of counter-insurgency. The interpreter explains why he would never trust the local militia or police, but might partially trust the Iraqi Army, and was initially on the fence about dealing with Dark. Dark, and his inevitable rise to power, are revealed.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Bf Zack Bailey Debra Auton Dan Whisnant
Genres : War Documentary
Countries of origin : United States
Filming locations : Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Production companies : Blue Falcon Productions FOB Black
Summary The enemy, and the "frienemy" are hereby established. The terms "Good Bad Guys" and "Bad Bad Guys" are introduced, and the difference explained. Through an intense survey of the Tribal system, the Sheiks, and the history of the area, a hierarchy among Arabs is established amid a vast network of Tribal politics. An Iraqi interpreter, tells his personal story, and discusses his experiences living in Iraq, with both the risks and rewards, of teaming up with the Americans. The brutality of Al Qaeda, including the killing of women and children, rape, cutting tongues out, beheadings, stealing men of a fighting age and nearly everything that was a possible punishment for not supporting their "cause" is illustrated in firsthand accounts. Locals establish the risks of being caught as an Iraqi, or even being suspected by the insurgents, as aiding the perceived enemy. Typical Arab communities speak of their work-a-day family lives; everyday people seeking some sense of normalcy, but living in fear of the Al Qaeda regime coined by some as "The Death Project". A pivotal young tribal leader, code named "Dark", emerges as a charismatic leader among the tribes. Even though he had fought some of these very same Marines in the past, like Greco himself, he positions himself as a middleman for the USMC to meet their newfound objective of counter-insurgency. The interpreter explains why he would never trust the local militia or police, but might partially trust the Iraqi Army, and was initially on the fence about dealing with Dark. Dark, and his inevitable rise to power, are revealed.
Genres : War Documentary
Countries of origin : United States
Filming locations : Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Production companies : Blue Falcon Productions FOB Black
