The Power of Nightmares
Examines how politicians have used our fears to increase their power and control over society.
At a glance
Countries
United Kingdom
Ratings
TMDB users
8.1/10
80 votes
Rating consensus
81/100 blend
Sources: TMDB
Warm reception overall — weighted ~81/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.
Cast
Gilles Kepel
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Melvin Goodman
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Stephen Holmes
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William Kristol
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Michael Ledeen
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Richard Perle
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Azzam Tamimi
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Fouad Allam
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Abdullah Anas
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Milton Bearden
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Vincent Cannistraro
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Anne Cahn
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The Power of Nightmares (2004)
Adam Curtis
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