Men of War (2024)

This documentary focuses on the complex figure of Jordan Goudreau, a former combatant turned mercenary. Born in Canada, he joined the army at the age of 17 and was recruited to participate in the failed Operation Gideon, aimed at overthrowing the president of Venezuela.Billy Corben and Jen Gatien skillfully explore the dark world of deception and denial that surrounds these figures, analyzing what happens when governments train soldiers for violence and total dedication but then discard them. The documentary offers astonishing access to this soldier's life and covert U.S. government work.