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THE TRIAL OF SADDAM HUSSEIN is a riveting, behind-the-scenes look at what really happened at the trial of Iraq's former dictator. With rarely seen footage and original interviews with Iraqi witnesses and officials, along with defense attorneys for Saddam and officials from the U.S. Justice Department's Regime Crimes Liaisons Office (RCLO), the film reveals the drama that unfolded both in and out of the courtroom, including assassinations, gripping testimony and political intrigue.<br><br>

When the trial commenced, many hoped that it would establish a judicial system that could launch Iraq into a new democratic era. But Iraq's new political leaders respected neither the court's independence nor the rule of law and removed trial judges. American attorneys sent to advise the Iraqi court failed to protect it from outside pressures. <br><br>

The tragic story is brought to light by weaving together interviews with trial participants, many of whom speak publicly for the first time, dramatic trial footage, and secretly recorded cell-phone videos that have recently been uncovered. The documentary also features interviews with international legal experts, journalists covering the trial, and the trial participants such as witnesses, judges, prosecutors, and American legal advisers who worked behind the scenes.<br><br>

<b>Important Dates</b>:<br><br>

Saddam Hussein captured on December 13, 2003<br>
First trial begins on October 19, 2005<br> 
Second and separate trial begins on August 21, 2006<br> 
Saddam Hussein sentenced to death November 5, 2006<br>
Saddam Hussein executed on December 30, 2006<br><br>

Produced by Great Projects Film Company, Inc.