Diary of a Disgraced Soldier

2009
1h 10m

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In Iraq 2003 Corporal Martin Webster filmed fellow soldiers beating Iraqi youths during rioting in Al Amara. Two years later, a British newspaper obtained his footage. The story that ran led... Read allIn Iraq 2003 Corporal Martin Webster filmed fellow soldiers beating Iraqi youths during rioting in Al Amara. Two years later, a British newspaper obtained his footage. The story that ran led to outrage across the world.In Iraq 2003 Corporal Martin Webster filmed fellow soldiers beating Iraqi youths during rioting in Al Amara. Two years later, a British newspaper obtained his footage. The story that ran led to outrage across the world.

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7.3/10

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10jpollard-08890

Eye opening

This honest, raw and heart wrenching insight to the impact of war and the media machine leaves nothing. Webster opens his heart to his journey of recovery, for that he should be applauded. Shamed, scapegoated and demonised not really additional things our recovering guardians should ever have to go through. If this film doesn't touch your soul and make you question, I doubt you had a soul to begin with.

10tapellow

Brilliant account of truth

This is an excellent account of the effects of what some would say was an unfair treatment of a soldier doing what he was taught to do , the effect of politics to satisfy those who have no idea. This would make a fantastic BBC documentary. Well done for your honesty and bravery , excellent production.

10kevinjhorsham

You want genuine, real experience of how it was?

I read a review earlier obviously from someone who has never served and has absolutely no idea of what this film is trying to say. This film shows how the truth can be smeared when it doesn't fit a governments narrative and how truthful voices can be shut down. It is not glossy, perfectly edited and produced but this is as about as real as it gets. Some people don't want to hear the truth and deal with reality, they just don't have the guts to face it. Please watch it, then sit on your own and think, just see what happens.

9kevin-77773

Real

This documentary is as real and gritty as they come. Raw emotion , unedited frontline footage and the sad exposure of how our armed forces are treated by the governments that send them in to battle..

An emotional ride, open and honest. Real news, real reporting, a very important piece of history documented that we all must learn from..

10sjnoble-30379

Finally getting credit and awards 13 years on

No watered down stories or fake narratives you see in the media, the directors have nothing to hide. Documentaries like this are very much needed in society today, you can see the raw un-edited filming, not like the media of today wants you to believe.

Tbh if you're one of those sheltered people who think the world's all rosy and thinks everybody owes you something, this might not be the documentary for you. Stick to the likes of the BBC.