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Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers–Movie Showing & Discussion

Wednesday, February 10
6:30-9:00pm
Veterans for Peace, 1404 N. Broadway, 63102

Synopsis: “Iraq For Sale: The War Profiteers,” made by Robert Greenwald and Brave New Films, examines war profiteering in Iraq. Specifically, the film investigates four major contractors Blackwater, KBR, Halliburton, CACI, and Titan, claiming that they were over-billing the U.S. government and doing substandard work, while endangering the lives of American soldiers, Iraqi civilians, and their own employees.

Doors open at 6:30. Movie showing at 7:00, followed by a short discussion.

Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7S8TRIyDjs

Katerina Canyon serves as Executive Director of the Peace Economy Project, where she combines her passion for community advocacy, creative expression, and social justice to challenge militarization and uplift human-centered policy. Drawing on experience in tech, nonprofits, and international communication, she leads research and organizing focused on peace, accountability, and community investment. She is also a poet whose work explores trauma, resilience, and collective healing.