The Unknown Known

The Unknown Known (2013) is a riveting documentary that delves into the complex and often contentious career of former US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. Over 33 hours of interviews, Errol Morris probes Rumsfeld about his time as a congressman, advisor to four presidents, and head of the Pentagon, touching on topics such as torture, terrorism, and the infamous Iraq War. As the film unfolds, Morris expertly catches Rumsfeld in moments of inconsistency, revealing a politician unwilling to confront the consequences of his actions - a testament to Morris's skillful direction and Rumsfeld's enduring enigma.