The Oil War

The Oil War

Historian Andrew Bacevich offers a radical analysis, arguing that all the United States' conflicts and international involvements are really one interconnected war over oil. Available for free with ads for all Peacock viewers.
CastAndrew Bacevich
  • About this Movie
  • Historian Andrew Bacevich offers a radical analysis, arguing that all the United States' conflicts and international involvements are really one interconnected war over oil. Available for free with ads for all Peacock viewers.
  • CastAndrew Bacevich
  • CrewDavid Schisgall (Director), David Schisgall (Producer), Amanda Branson Gill (Producer)
  • GenreDocumentary
  • StudioFilm Sales Company
  • Release Date2020
  • Runtime1h 24m

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