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The Power of Nightmares

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  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: October 20, 2004
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 3
  • Networks: BBC Two
  • Genres: Documentary
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The Power of Nightmares(2004)

The Rise of the Politics of Fear

TMDB Rating: 8.1 (76 votes)

Overview

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

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3 episodes • 2004Avg: 8.7

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Baby It's Cold OutsideOct 20, 20048.7
2The Phantom VictoryOct 27, 20040.0
3The Shadows in the CaveNov 3, 20040.0

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