Gordan Malić, a Croatian journalist, has sharply critiqued the documentary film 'Peacemaker' which aired on national television. Malić argues that the film misrepresents the Homeland War by categorizing it as a civil conflict, a perspective that aligns with narratives propagated during Milošević's era. He highlights the issue of credibility, pointing out that some of the individuals interviewed in the documentary had previously confessed in court to providing false testimonies. This raises significant concerns about the integrity of the documentary's narrative and its use of source material.

In response to Malić's criticism, a civil initiative called 'For Croatia's Freedom' has rallied to defend the film and its creators, denouncing what they see as a media lynch against the 'Peacemaker'. They assert that the critical discussion following the film's airing on public television is misplaced, especially given that it took place on a low-viewership channel and at an off-peak time. The initiative contends that it is inappropriate to critique the film in a manner that leaves little space for dialogue, especially since films addressing similar themes typically receive more significant discourse in prime viewing times.

Malić's comments open up broader discussions about how the narrative of the Homeland War is portrayed in media and the implications of dissenting voices being sidelined. This debate touches on the fear of intellectual and historical narratives being dominated by particular viewpoints. As the scrutiny of 'Peacemaker' continues, it raises questions about freedom of expression and the responsibility of media to foster a comprehensive dialogue on contentious historical issues, particularly those that remain deeply divisive in Croatian society today.