The Power of Nightmares
“The Rise of the Politics of Fear”
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Examines how politicians have used our fears to increase their power and control over society.
Cast
Gilles Kepel
as Himself
Melvin Goodman
as Himself
Stephen Holmes
as Himself
William Kristol
as Himself
Michael Ledeen
as Himself
Richard Perle
as Himself
Azzam Tamimi
as Himself
Fouad Allam
as Himself
Abdullah Anas
as Himself
Milton Bearden
as Himself
Vincent Cannistraro
as Himself
Anne Cahn
as Herself
Ali Haroun
as Himself
Richard Pipes
as Himself
Stanley Rosen
as Himself
Jack Wheeler
as Himself
Leo Strauss
as Himself
John Kerry
as Himself (archive footage)
John Ashcroft
as Himself
Paula Jones
as Herself
Seasons
Episodes
Miniseries
Baby It's Cold Outside
In the past our politicians offered us dreams of a better world. Now they promise to protect us from nightmares. The most frightening of these is the threat of an international terror network. But just as the dreams were not true, neither are these nightmares. The first part of the series explains the origins of Islamism and Neo-Conservatism.
The Phantom Victory
Islamist factions, rapidly falling under the more radical influence of Zawahiri and his rich Saudi acolyte Osama bin Laden, join the Neo-Conservative-influenced Reagan Administration to combat the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan. They are successful in repulsing the Soviet armies and, when the Eastern Bloc begins to collapse in the late 1980s, both groups believe they were the primary architect of the "Evil Empire's" defeat and thus have the power to carry out their revolutions in their homelands. Curtis instead argues that the Soviets were on their last legs and were doomed to collapse without intervention.
The Shadows in the Cave
Curtis argues that, after their failed revolutions, bin Laden and Zawahiri had little or no popular support, let alone a serious complex organisation of terrorists, and were dependent upon independent operatives to carry out their new call for jihad. The film instead shows the United States government wanting to prosecute bin Laden in absentia for the 1998 U.S. embassy bombings, and needing to prove him to be the head of a criminal organisation to do so. They find a former associate of bin Laden, Jamal al-Fadl, and pay him to testify that bin Laden was the head of a massive terrorist organisation called "al-Qaeda". With the September 11th attacks, Neo-Conservatives in the new Republican government of George W. Bush use this created concept of an organisation to justify another crusade against a new evil enemy, leading to the launch of the War on Terrorism.
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About The Power of Nightmares
“The Rise of the Politics of Fear”
Examines how politicians have used our fears to increase their power and control over society. Across 1 season and 3 episodes, originally airing on BBC Two.
The Power of Nightmares Cast and Characters
The cast features Gilles Kepel (as Himself), Melvin Goodman (as Himself), Stephen Holmes (as Himself), William Kristol (as Himself), and Michael Ledeen (as Himself). Their performances are a major reason The Power of Nightmares has built such a passionate audience.
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The Power of Nightmares holds a 8.1/10 rating based on 80 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of The Power of Nightmares?
The main cast includes Gilles Kepel, Melvin Goodman, Stephen Holmes, and William Kristol, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
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The Power of Nightmares first aired in 2004.
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The Power of Nightmares currently has 1 season and a total of 3 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on CineFlixo and continue watching from where you left off.
What is The Power of Nightmares about?
Examines how politicians have used our fears to increase their power and control over society. It belongs to the Documentary genre.
In which language is The Power of Nightmares originally available?
The Power of Nightmares was originally produced in English. On CineFlixo the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was The Power of Nightmares first released?
The Power of Nightmares first premiered on October 20, 2004 (2004). The series has since concluded its run.
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