Directed by Jehane Noujaim
2004 {view clip}
Control room is a rare film that is both timely and timeless. Timeless because it explores the ancient and complex relationship between the Western and Arab worlds. Timely because it reveals how satellite television has changed the way wars are reported- from news providers, driven by the patriotism of their audiences, to army information officers, driven by military objectives. Control room is a seminal documentary that explores how truth is gathered, presented, and ultimately created by those who deliver it.
