The Panama Deception

The Panama Deception

91 mins | Documentary, War, History | July 31, 1992

This winner of the 1993 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature details the case that the 1989 invasion of Panama by the US was motivated not by the need to protect American soldiers, restore democracy or even capture Noriega. It was to force Panama to submit the will of the United States after Noriega had exhausted his usefulness.

The Panama Deception

91 mins | Documentary, War, History | July 31, 1992

The Panama Deception
This winner of the 1993 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature details the case that the 1989 invasion of Panama by the US was motivated not by the need to protect American soldiers, restore democracy or even capture Noriega. It was to force Panama to submit the will of the United States after Noriega had exhausted his usefulness.
IMDb rating 7.5
Producers
Original title The Panama Deception
Directors Barbara Trent
Writers David Kasper

Cast

Elizabeth Montgomery

as Narrator

Michael Parenti

as Self - Author and Professor