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“The Rise of the Politics of Fear”

The Power of Nightmares (2004)

First aired October 20, 20041h/ep1 season · 3 epsEnded
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Overview

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

Created By

Adam Curtis

Top Billed Cast

Gilles Kepel

Gilles Kepel

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Melvin Goodman

Melvin Goodman

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Stephen Holmes

Stephen Holmes

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William Kristol

William Kristol

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Michael Ledeen

Michael Ledeen

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Richard Perle

Richard Perle

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Azzam Tamimi

Azzam Tamimi

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Fouad Allam

Fouad Allam

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Abdullah Anas

Abdullah Anas

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Milton Bearden

Milton Bearden

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Vincent Cannistraro

Vincent Cannistraro

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Anne Cahn

Anne Cahn

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Ali Haroun

Ali Haroun

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Richard Pipes

Richard Pipes

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Stanley Rosen

Stanley Rosen

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Jack Wheeler

Jack Wheeler

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Seasons

Status

Ended

Language

English

Type

Miniseries

Last Air Date

November 3, 2004

Networks

BBC Two

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