Praise for Caught in the Crossfire
“Everybody in America needs to see this movie” - Cindy Sheehan, mother of Casey Sheehan and world renowned peace activist
“Caught in the Crossfire is, to date, one of the most important films made about the occupationof Iraq, period. It is a rare and shattering glimpse into what the ‘mainstream media’ refuses to show: the true devastation of war imposed upon those who always suffer the most - the women and children. I cannot recommend it more highly.” - Dahr Jamail, independent journalist and author
“Courage is the best word to desribe the work on Caught in the Crossfire. Manning reminds us that Freedom begins with the truth.” - Marc Ash, Founder and Executive Director, TruthOut.org
“Caught in the Crossfire shows footage that the American networks are too obsequious to show or too lacking in personal courage to pursue.” - BUZZFLASH.com
 Back | |  | In November 2004, the city of Fallujah was a major battleground in the Iraq war. Fallujah has now been declared “pacified” and the battle of Fallujah has been declared a victory by the American administration. Caught in the Crossfire is an eyewitness account from the only independent journalists to live with the people of Fallujah since the battle.
 Independent filmmakers Mark Manning and Rana Al-Aiouby traveled to Fallujah, un-embedded, to live with the refugees and experience life from their point fo view, returning with them to their destroyed city after the siege. They experienced military checkpoints, witnessed the devastation of thousands of homes, shops and mosques, and documented the siege as recountedby those who survived inside the city during the battle. The people of Fallujah asked them to tell their story to the world; they are fulfilling that request with the release of Caught in the Crossfire.
Shot from November 2004 to April 2005 inside the city of Fallujah, Caught in the Crossfire details the conditions experienced bycivilians as they endured the violent clashes and consequences of the Iraq war and became refugees outside the eyes and careof the international community.
A joint production between Iraqi and American filmmakers with a budget of less than $7000, Caught in the Crossfire was filmed entirely un-embedded, outside the protection or influence of the military or corporate media, in order to capture the unique and honest perspective of the civilians themselves. By detailing what is actually happening to civilians in combat zones, the film shows why many people in Iraq have lost faith in the stated American policy goals and why America has lost the “hearts and minds” of the Iraqi people.
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| |  | Caught in the Crossfire was originally produced and sold as a fundraiser for humanitarian aid efforts in Iraq. Due to the deteriorating security situation, these humanitarian efforts are no longer possible. Thank you to everyone who purchased the film during that time and contributed to the efforts.
Through the sale of Caught in the Crossfire, we helped fund humanitarian aid efforts into the cities of Fallujah, Al Qaim, and Tal Afar. These aid efforts were all accomplished by Iraqi citizens and led by Rana Al-Aiouby, co-producer on the film. Aid deliveries included medical supplies, humanitarian supplies (such as clothing, blankets, food, and baby formula) and Qu’rans.
Regretably, proceeds from the sale of Caught in the Crossfire no longer are able to help fund humanitarian aid efforts in Iraq. If the situation changes, we will post those changes here.
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