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The Power of Nightmares
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The Power of Nightmares

“The Rise of the Politics of Fear”

20041 seasonsDocumentary

Overview

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

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Created By

Adam Curtis

Crew

Director
Adam Curtis
Adam Curtis

Networks

BBC Two
BBC Two
Status
Ended
First Aired
2004
Last Aired
2004
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
IMDb

Cast

Acting

Gilles Kepel

Himself
Acting

Azzam Tamimi

Himself
Acting

Fouad Allam

Himself
Acting

Abdullah Anas

Himself
Acting

William Kristol

Himself
Acting

Anne Cahn

Herself
Acting

Stanley Rosen

Himself
Acting

Jack Wheeler

Himself
Acting

Leo Strauss

Himself
Acting

Melvin Goodman

Himself

Seasons

1. évad

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2004
3 Episodes
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