On Monday, March 30, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) presented “Inside Iraq: The Untold Stories,” which which included a screening and discussion with the director of the film, Mike Shiley. The presentation was part of the College’s Four-Star series, and it was co-sponsored by the SMWC Student Activities Committee.

For the film, Mike Shiley, with no media or military experience:
•    Made a fake ABC News press pass at Kinko's,
•    Rented a bullet-proof vest,
•    Flew to Iraq on frequent flier miles,
•    Traveled unarmed through Iraq for two months reporting what the media ignores,
•    Embedded with the US military,
•    Joined a tank combat unit on the Syrian border, and
•    Awarded a civilian combat medal.

These experiences allowed Shiley to produce “Inside Iraq: The Untold Stories,” a balanced documentary film that uncovers incredible new stories from the fresh and honest perspective of an average American. The film has screened at 15 film festivals and was awarded Best Documentary four times.

More information about Shiley's appearance at SMWC can be found in news stories produced by the Tribune-Star and WTWO.

Tribune-Star: Filmmaker shows both sides of Iraq war at The Woods

WTWO: Film Maker Screens Movie in The Valley