danielgabrielMOSUL

Sadly, it does. That was the true reality of the situation, and we included it in the film. For instance, we show cell-phone videos of Iraqi security forces committing potential war-crimes against "suspected" ISIS fighters. Revenge and retribution is a theme of the film, and we address it head-on. As for the events after MOSUL, the filming ends in July of 2017 when "victory" was declared, but the central question posed by the film is "What happens after ISIS." We certainly hope that it will raise awareness to the issues you've addressed above.

I'll stop when I hear the boots coming down the hallway.

Thank you, Mr (Not-A-)Robot, and please let us know your thoughts once you do. We made every effort to get the details right - this is not a Hollywood film. It was produced by people who were there, suffered, fought, and in some cases died to roll back the evil we now know as Daesh.

Great question. Short answer, the ONLY woman fighter featured in MOSUL is fighting on the side of the "good-guys": i.e. Um Hanadi. However, I've read the same reports as you: that the zealousness, brutality, and violence of FEMALE Daesh fighters is largely unreported and underestimated. The looming question for countries from whence these combatants have emigrated is... how do you repatriate a female fighter - and her young childen who have been born under the Islamic State. TBD.

Thx for this important question! We showcase (3) separate and distinct fighting groups in MOSUL: The Emergency Response Brigade (ERB), Golden Division, and PMUs (Popular Mobilization Units). They all play an important role in ultimately defeating ISIS - but, as you've noted, the politics are interesting (confusing?) when looking at each in its own right. For the earlier part of your question, look to the scene with Um Hanadi (a Sunni widow). She refers at one point to "salaries" being paid to the fighter under her. One guess where those "salaries" are coming from. Hint: NOT Uncle Sam.