The Power of Nightmares

8.1IMDb Score
Released:2004-10-20
Duration:60 min
Director:Adam Curtis
Actors:Gilles Kepel, Melvin Goodman, Stephen Holmes, William Kristol, Michael Ledeen
Production:
Keywords:terrorism

Overview:

Examines how politicians have used our fears to increase their power and control over society.

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