Singer Madonna performed a provocative video for the song American Life, which was banned for almost 20 years. The singer's scandalous video work saw the light again when the star posted the full (director's) version on her YouTube channel. The first premiere of American Life took place back in 2003, but then the video was banned from showing due to its harsh content.. Indeed, in her work, Madonna raised a difficult topic and showed the horror of the American invasion of Iraq, which began in March 2003.. In the video, the singer first showed the catwalk with models dressed in army-themed suits.. But then wounded soldiers, frightened children in Muslim clothes and victims of the war began to appear on the stage.. With every second, the clip gets tougher - the appearance of the military without limbs is combined with real creepy footage of the war in Iraq. At this time, the so-called spectators, wealthy fashionistas and celebrities continue to photograph the podium and laugh. Madonna appears on stage in an armored car and throws a grenade into the auditorium. 18+ Video contains footage of violence.