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The Power of Nightmares
2004 · 1 season, 3 episodes · 60m episodes · Documentary · BBC Two · United Kingdom
The Rise of the Politics of Fear
Examines how politicians have used our fears to increase their power and control over society.
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Adam Curtis7.6Smart score
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