The Power of Nightmares(2004)

The Rise of the Politics of Fear

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  • Documentary

Overview

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

Cast

  • Adam Curtis

    Adam Curtis

    self

  • Richard Perle

    Richard Perle

    Himself

  • Ali Haroun

    Ali Haroun

    Himself

  • Richard Pipes

    Richard Pipes

    Himself

  • John Kerry

    John Kerry

    Himself (archive footage)

  • John Ashcroft

    John Ashcroft

    Himself

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Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Last Air Date

Nov 3, 2004

Network

BBC Two

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