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Cast & Crew

Adam Curtis
As self
Adam Curtis
Director
Adam Curtis
Writer
John Kerry
As Himself (archive footage)
John Ashcroft
As Himself
Paula Jones
As Herself
Richard Perle
As Himself
Milton Bearden
As Himself

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The Power of Nightmares is a documentary series that examines how politicians have used fear to manipulate and control society. The series explores the rise of neoconservatism in the United States and the origins of Islamism, and how these ideologies have been used to create a mythical enemy and maintain power. The documentary also delves into the tactics used to create a sense of fear, such as the use of dubious evidence and methods to prove a case, and how this fear has been used to justify military action and the curtailment of civil liberties. Ultimately, the series argues that many of the threats posed by these enemies are exaggerated or non-existent, and that politicians will eventually have to confront the reality that their power has been based on illusions.

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