Jonathan Stack

Liberia Jonathan Stack

In the summer of 2003, Liberia, America's oldest African ally, is in total chaos. Stunning in its access and images, Liberia: An Uncivil War offers a compelling behind-the-scenes account of the internecine military conflict that destroyed the nation. The film splits its time between the regime of the corrupt President Charles Taylor and his supporters in the capital city of Monrovia and the rebel Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy (LURD) as they advance on the capital after taking control of much of the country with their army of predominantly teenage soldiers. Academy Award nominated filmmaker Jonathan Stack has crafted an unforgettable tableau about a country and people on the verge of implosion.