In 2006 a classified report declared that Iraq's Al Anbar province is lost.  In 2007 Al Anbar province is held up as a model of effective counter insurgency.

How did the situation change so drastically in one year?

Documentary filmmaker JD Johannes traveled the Euphrates river valley interviewing tribal leaders and military officers who turned Anbar from a defeat into what might be a victory over Al Qaida.

Hear first hand from the Iraqis who have suffered under Al Qaida and then rose up to the fight terrorist why they have joined with the coalition and get an indepth look at the techniques of modern counter insurgency.

With analysis by Col. G.I. Wilson, USMC (Ret.), a two-tour veteran of Al Anbar and leading theorist on modern insurgency, 'Anbar Awakens' will show you the war you never see on TV or in the movie theatres.