Greetings from Iraq (1992)

This documentary on the lives of Iraqi civilians after the First Gulf War was originally shown on WGBH in Boston. Shot in Iraq in the fall of 1992, it examines the effects of war and sanctions on average Iraqis. At the time, many Iraqis were hopeful that they might see an eventual improvement in their lives. With Bill Clinton about to enter the White House, many imagined that the U. S. might show more concern for the people of Iraq. No one anticipated the wholesale destruction, invasion, and occupation of Iraq that would enfold in 2003 under the second Bush presidency. Produced, directed, and narrated by Signe Taylor. Shot, recorded, compressed by Randy Graham. Where are the Iraqis interviewed in the film now What course have their lives taken Are they even alive A proposed second trip to Iraq in 20042005 by the same filmmakers to answer many of these questions could not garner any funding from PBS. Personally, I still hope to return to Iraq someday