Baghdad ER

Overview

Directed by the acclaimed Jon Alpert, this gripping 64-minute documentary immerses viewers in the daily operations of the 86th Combat Support Hospital in Iraq, once a top-tier medical center under Saddam Hussein. Captured over two months in the summer of 2005, the film poignantly illustrates the harrowing reality of war, showcasing the dedication of medical personnel as they work tirelessly to save the lives of injured soldiers arriving via helicopter. By focusing on individual stories, it powerfully humanizes the stark statistics of wartime casualties, providing an intimate glimpse into the chaos and compassion of battlefield medicine.