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Shadow Company (2010) Documentry DVDRip XviD

Shadow Company  is a compelling film about men for hire who go into very dangerous places in the world to act as security agents for companies; to fight for governments; or whoever hires them. They are apolitical and are seemingly very good at what they do. 
The film takes no sides, doesnÆt pull any punches, shows us just how dangerous and bloody fighting in todays troubled hot spots is. 
Some graphic footage of burning bodies may be disturbing but it did happen. There are about 20,000 mercenaries in Iraq at present. 
Others are in African countries where there is civil war. Some are in Afghanistan; or any place that is dangerous and there is need for men-with-guns; i.e. security agents.

With over $100 Billion in annual revenues and 70000 employees in Iraq alone, the private military industry is booming, 
yet few civilians know anything about it. Shadow Company, a groundbreaking feature-length documentary, 
takes you deep inside this secret world that is changing the face of modern warfare. 
What are we really risking by allowing profit-motivated corporations into the business of war?

Shadow Company is an extremely well-made documentry film, which tells of the roles of these contract soldiers who are fighting 
along side our military Iraq and Sierra Leone. I had heard stories of contract soldiers, or mercenaries, 
but had no idea how important a role they played until this film. Nick Bicanic and all those involved in putting together this 
wonderful account, should be praised for their efforts in putting the truth of what is going on over there out, 
which is a far cry from what the media wants us to see. 
ItÆs something every American should watch, as well as being shown in the schools. The interviews from some of the journalists, 
contract workers, and even Stephen J. Cannell, a Hollywood Producer, well known to American TV, are very informative. 
An added treat to the film is the voice-over reading of ôletters to homeö of one of the members of Shadow Company, 
James, by Scottish actor Gerard Butler, who adds a real touch of humanity and heart to the film. 

This is one documentry that holds your interest and doesnÆt waiver or let you down. 
I hightly recommend this DVD to every one who supports, or not, the efforts of the fighting men in the Middle East, 
with praises for these brave and wonderful non-Military contract soldiers, who are helping so wonderfully in the overall 
effort there.