S.O.S.: State of Security

2011 1h 30m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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Even though Richard Clarke was the one who repeatedly warned against Al Qaeda, he was perhaps the only member of the administration who took responsibility for the lack of preparedness for the 9/11 attack. His famous testimony "your government failed you, I failed you" was followed by an apology to the families of the victims, and moved the world. In a new film by award-winning director Michele Ohayon, former counter-terrorism czar Clarke sharply demystifies the role of government and how we can take control over its actions. The film looks at the U.S. and the world, bringing new hopes and roads to avoid future failures. It also brings to the surface hidden threats that must be addressed immediately, and makes transparent the role of Government towards the individual.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Graham Allison
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Rand Beers
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Wendy Chamberlin
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Richard Clarke
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Juliette Kayyem
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Carie Lemack
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Mark Lowenthal
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Daniel Prieto
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Michèle Ohayon
Writers: Michèle Ohayon
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Kate Amend shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Graham Allison and Rand Beers and Wendy Chamberlin carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1542045 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Michèle Ohayon directs. Kate Amend cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 15 years ago.
3Editor Kate Amend shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Graham Allison and Rand Beers and Wendy Chamberlin carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt1542045 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.