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2015·Documentary·2h 15m
7.1
★
An experimental documentary that explores Saudi Arabia's relationship with the U.S. and the role this has played in the war in Afghanistan.
Directed by Adam Curtis
politics
manipulation
manipulation of the media
control
fear
media manipulation
media & politics
political documentary
media appropriation
documentary
war documentary
experimental documentary
psychological manipulation
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Cast

Adam Curtis
Adam Curtis
Narrator
George H. W. Bush
George H. W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
George W. Bush
George W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Self (archive footage)

Crew

Adam Curtis
Adam Curtis
Director
Adam Curtis
Adam Curtis
Writer
Adam Curtis
Adam Curtis
Editor

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schwavo
schwavo
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amazing. ive actually learned a lot from this. love to see world superpowers fail bombastically
amazing. ive actually learned a lot from this. love to see world superpowers fail bombastically
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Hasnain
8.0★ · 10/07/25
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10.0★ · 08/22/25
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10.0★ · 08/11/25
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цахарадон
9.0★ · 05/13/25
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