ABOUT THE DIRECTOR ZACH ISCOL

A combat decorated Marine Infantry Officer, Zach fought in the November 2004 battle to retake Fallujah.  At the time, he believed strongly in America’s mission to export democracy.  But during his service, he had the opportunity to live and work alongside foreign soldiers in Iraq and throughout Africa, the Middle East, and into Central Asia.  These relationship, coupled with tragic wartime experiences abroad, caused him to ask whether there is a better way for America to interact with the world.  He is now writing and directing a film to explore alternative approaches to American Foreign Policy.

Zach has also  written, spoken, and lectured about his experiences in Iraq.  In January 2005, he testified, on active duty, before the U.S. Senate about the need to protect and provide asylum to Iraqi translators who are hunted for serving alongside the US Military.    He remains close with his translator, Abood, who resettled to Brooklyn after being forced to flee Iraq with his family.