The Empire enters the Cocaine Trade: an introduction to US involvement in a sordid trade
Carlton Meyer, “The Empire enters the Cocaine Trade” (Tales of the American Empire, 25 June
Category: North American Films
Reviews of films made in Canada and United States including all films made by Hollywood.
What the Media Won’t Tell You About China: the historical context behind the downfall and rise of modern China
“What the Media Won’t Tell You About China” (ReallyGraceful, 20 June 2018) This short film is
Japanese Films | North American Films
Minamata: a solid film on the power of image as social activism
Andrew Levitas, “Minamata” (2020) In these times when fake news and deliberate disinformation are the
Korean Films | North American Films
The United States Started the Korean War: an unjust lie corrected
Carlton Meyer, “The United States Started the Korean War” (Tales of the American Empire, 11
What the Media Won’t Tell You about Iran: the history behind Iran’s relationship with the US and the West
“What the Media Won’t Tell You about Iran” (ReallyGraceful, 23 November 2017) Back in 2017
Death of a Ladies’ Man: a tale of loss, addiction and redemption but not much character change
Matt Bissonnette, “Death of a Ladies’ Man” (2020) Inspired by the poetry and songs of
American Special Forces Destroyed a Hospital in 2015: US cowardice and incompetence on display over Kunduz hospital attack
Carlton Meyer, “American Special Forces Destroyed a Hospital in 2015” (Tales of the American Empire,
Land: a film of two exiles from society finding friendship and healing
Robin Wright, “Land” (2021) For her directorial debut, US actor Robin Wright chose to do
The American Occupation of Iran 1941 – 1978: Iran as a pawn of British and US self-interests
Carlton Meyer, “The American Occupation of Iran 1941 – 1978” (Tales of the American Empire,
British Films | North American Films
The Courier: a film of personal growth and suffering and of friendship transcending politics and ideology
Dominic Cooke, “The Courier” (2020) The story of Greville Wynne, a most unlikely character ever