Ghosts of Abu Ghraib

In the haunting and thought-provoking documentary "Ghosts of Abu Ghraib," director Rory Kennedy delves into the shocking prisoner abuse scandal that rocked Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison in 2003. Featuring intimate interviews with Iraqi victims, former guards, and exploring the root causes of such atrocities, the film sheds light on how ordinary soldiers can become complicit in human rights abuses. The film presents a nuanced examination of the events leading up to the scandal, tracing the effects of military policies, inadequate training, and chaos to create a climate where torture became normalized.