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What is the main focus of the documentary 'Meeting Resistance'?
What is the main focus of the documentary 'Meeting Resistance'?
- The perspective of Iraqi individuals who resist the U.S. occupation (correct)
- The daily lives of Iraqi civilians under U.S. occupation
- The military strategies used by the U.S. in Iraq
- The political leaders of Iraq during the U.S. invasion
How does the documentary 'Meeting Resistance' present the Iraq war?
How does the documentary 'Meeting Resistance' present the Iraq war?
- From the viewpoint of Western soldiers
- Through interviews with U.S. government officials
- By highlighting the successes of the U.S. military
- By focusing on Iraqi individuals who resist the occupation (correct)
What do we learn about the insurgency in Iraq from 'Meeting Resistance'?
What do we learn about the insurgency in Iraq from 'Meeting Resistance'?
- It began in the first year of the U.S.-led invasion (correct)
- It involved only former Baath Party members
- It was primarily led by al-Qaeda forces
- It had no support from Iraqi civilians
How are the individuals who resist the military occupation usually referred to?
How are the individuals who resist the military occupation usually referred to?
Who did the Bush administration and mainstream media claim made up the insurgency in Iraq during the early years of the war?
Who did the Bush administration and mainstream media claim made up the insurgency in Iraq during the early years of the war?
What aspect of U.S.-Iraq relations is highlighted in 'Meeting Resistance'?
What aspect of U.S.-Iraq relations is highlighted in 'Meeting Resistance'?
Which group is suggested to form the bulk of the insurgency in Iraq, according to 'Meeting Resistance'?
Which group is suggested to form the bulk of the insurgency in Iraq, according to 'Meeting Resistance'?
Who directed the documentary 'Meeting Resistance'?
Who directed the documentary 'Meeting Resistance'?
What does a BBC/ABC poll mentioned in the text reveal about Iraqis' opinions on attacks?
What does a BBC/ABC poll mentioned in the text reveal about Iraqis' opinions on attacks?
According to the film, who are considered the legitimate targets of the Iraqi resistance?
According to the film, who are considered the legitimate targets of the Iraqi resistance?
When did Molly Bingham and Steve Connors interview Iraqi resistance fighters?
When did Molly Bingham and Steve Connors interview Iraqi resistance fighters?
What percentage of attacks by Iraqi insurgents did Pentagon reports claim target US-led occupation forces?
What percentage of attacks by Iraqi insurgents did Pentagon reports claim target US-led occupation forces?
'Meeting Resistance' suggests that the composition of one resistance group was made up of which individuals?
'Meeting Resistance' suggests that the composition of one resistance group was made up of which individuals?
'Meeting Resistance' shines a spotlight on which individuals involved in resisting the military occupation of Iraq?
'Meeting Resistance' shines a spotlight on which individuals involved in resisting the military occupation of Iraq?
'Meeting Resistance' was directed by journalists known for their work in conflict zones for over a decade. Who are these directors?
'Meeting Resistance' was directed by journalists known for their work in conflict zones for over a decade. Who are these directors?
'Meeting Resistance' opens in theaters. In which cities does it open?
'Meeting Resistance' opens in theaters. In which cities does it open?
Where was Molly Bingham held on accusations of being a spy?
Where was Molly Bingham held on accusations of being a spy?
When was Molly Bingham held in Abu Ghraib?
When was Molly Bingham held in Abu Ghraib?
Where did Molly Bingham and Steve Connors find the resistance fighters?
Where did Molly Bingham and Steve Connors find the resistance fighters?
What was the subtitle for the film that Molly Bingham and Steve Connors worked on?
What was the subtitle for the film that Molly Bingham and Steve Connors worked on?
What did Molly Bingham and Steve Connors do when they found the teacher who was part of the resistance?
What did Molly Bingham and Steve Connors do when they found the teacher who was part of the resistance?
What did some Iraqis ask Molly Bingham and Steve Connors when they spent time in Adamir?
What did some Iraqis ask Molly Bingham and Steve Connors when they spent time in Adamir?
How many out of twelve people spoken to admitted involvement with the resistance?
How many out of twelve people spoken to admitted involvement with the resistance?
'Im in the resistance.' Who said this to Molly's translator?
'Im in the resistance.' Who said this to Molly's translator?
'Caffeine and Nicotine Poisoning in Baghdad' refers to what activity?
'Caffeine and Nicotine Poisoning in Baghdad' refers to what activity?
'I dont know anything about it. Im not involved.' Which response category does this fall under?
'I dont know anything about it. Im not involved.' Which response category does this fall under?
Why did Molly Bingham and Steve Connors decide not to know the names and locations of the resistance fighters they interviewed?
Why did Molly Bingham and Steve Connors decide not to know the names and locations of the resistance fighters they interviewed?
What was the reason behind using character names like 'the teacher, the traveler, the wife' for the resistance fighters in the film?
What was the reason behind using character names like 'the teacher, the traveler, the wife' for the resistance fighters in the film?
Why did Molly Bingham and Steve Connors specifically choose not to know where the resistance fighters lived?
Why did Molly Bingham and Steve Connors specifically choose not to know where the resistance fighters lived?
What was one of the main concerns expressed by the resistance fighters about revealing their identities or locations?
What was one of the main concerns expressed by the resistance fighters about revealing their identities or locations?
What method was used in the attempted bombing of Paul Wolfowitz in Iraq?
What method was used in the attempted bombing of Paul Wolfowitz in Iraq?
How did the attackers know which room Paul Wolfowitz would be in during the attempted bombing?
How did the attackers know which room Paul Wolfowitz would be in during the attempted bombing?
What did the Rashid Hotel do following the attack on Paul Wolfowitz?
What did the Rashid Hotel do following the attack on Paul Wolfowitz?
What type of contractors were mentioned as part of the concern for US military security besides private security contractors?
What type of contractors were mentioned as part of the concern for US military security besides private security contractors?
Why did Molly Bingham mention Blackwater security in relation to contractor issues for the US military?
Why did Molly Bingham mention Blackwater security in relation to contractor issues for the US military?
Why did Molly Bingham and Steve Connors choose not to go out on bombing attacks with the Iraqis and the Syrian during their interviews?
Why did Molly Bingham and Steve Connors choose not to go out on bombing attacks with the Iraqis and the Syrian during their interviews?
What was the main reason given by Steve Connors for deciding not to participate in bombing attacks with the insurgents?
What was the main reason given by Steve Connors for deciding not to participate in bombing attacks with the insurgents?
What did Molly Bingham mention about the discussions in America during the spring and summer of 2004 regarding Iraq?
What did Molly Bingham mention about the discussions in America during the spring and summer of 2004 regarding Iraq?
What did Molly Bingham feel was challenging about her approach to journalism in understanding the insurgents?
What did Molly Bingham feel was challenging about her approach to journalism in understanding the insurgents?
Why was Molly Bingham hesitant about returning to the United States after publishing her article based on interviews with insurgents?
Why was Molly Bingham hesitant about returning to the United States after publishing her article based on interviews with insurgents?
What major events were mentioned as catalysts for changing the American perception of the war in Iraq since 2004?
What major events were mentioned as catalysts for changing the American perception of the war in Iraq since 2004?
What did Steve Connors primarily focus on when discussing his decision not to participate in bombing attacks with the insurgents?
What did Steve Connors primarily focus on when discussing his decision not to participate in bombing attacks with the insurgents?
'Meeting Resistance' features characters who are both Sunni and Shia. What does this diversity in characters suggest about the movie?
'Meeting Resistance' features characters who are both Sunni and Shia. What does this diversity in characters suggest about the movie?
What was Amy Goodman referring to when mentioning 'the growing sectarian strife in Iraq has turned into a civil war'?
What was Amy Goodman referring to when mentioning 'the growing sectarian strife in Iraq has turned into a civil war'?
What does Molly Bingham believe is essential for journalism based on her experience interviewing insurgents?
What does Molly Bingham believe is essential for journalism based on her experience interviewing insurgents?
