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The Power of Nightmares
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The Power of Nightmares

2004-10-20 · 60 min / episode · ★ 8.1

Documentary

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

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Creators
Adam Curtis
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Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Gilles KepelHimself
Melvin GoodmanMelvin GoodmanHimself
Stephen HolmesHimself
William KristolHimself
Michael LedeenHimself
Richard PerleRichard PerleHimself
Azzam TamimiHimself
Fouad AllamHimself
Abdullah AnasHimself
Milton BeardenHimself
Vincent CannistraroHimself
Anne CahnHerself
Ali HarounAli HarounHimself
Richard PipesRichard PipesHimself
Stanley RosenHimself
Jack WheelerHimself
Leo StraussHimself
John KerryJohn KerryHimself (archive footage)
John AshcroftJohn AshcroftHimself
Paula JonesHerself

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