Ferguson’s approach mostly focuses on facts, expert opinions, concise explanations of complex concepts, and tough probing of authority figures.
The film ponders: How do we blame higher-ups like Rumsfeld for what happened at Abu Ghraib if they weren’t psychically in the picture?
For the first time since 2002, when we first started prognosticating the Oscars on this site, I’ve seen and reviewed all the documentaries competing in this category, and yet, pinpointing the winner has never felt so difficult.
Much has been made of No End in Sight’s exact focus, and its origins in Charles Ferguson’s academic background.