The Panama Deception
This winner of the 1993 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature details the case that the 1989 invasion of Panama by the US was motivated not by the need to protect American soldiers, restore democracy or even capture Noriega. It was to force Panama to submit the will of the United States after Noriega had exhausted his usefulness.
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The Panama Deception
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 31, 1992
Runtime
1h 31m
Genres
Documentary, History, War
User Score
69%
Original Title
The Panama Deception
Director
Barbara Trent
Description
This winner of the 1993 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature details the case that the 1989 invasion of Panama by the US was motivated not by the need to protect American soldiers, restore democracy or even capture Noriega. It was to force Panama to submit the will of the United States after Noriega had exhausted his usefulness.