Adam Curtis - The Power of Nightmare

This is a powerful documentary by Adam Curtis shown on BBC that charts the rise of the Al Qaeda movement (if you watched the documentary, you will realize that this is a oxymoron) and that of the neoconservatives in United States. The irony is that there are more similarities than differences between both groups, and isn't it surprising that they both spawn from the same ideological roots. 

Furthermore, the documentary explores the idea that governments make use of fear to drive the people into both submission and less-than-critical thinking. Given the events that have been happening in our country lately, it is difficult to watch this documentary and not draw a parallel. 

If you read between the lines while watching this documentary, you will realize that there is one element that really drives the activities and increased the political power of these two groups. I won't say what it is, but you can leave a comment here if you want to take a guess.

Power of Nightmares - Trailer


Power of Nightmares Episode 1 - Baby It's Cold Outside Part 1


Power of Nightmares Episode 1 - Baby It's Cold Outside Part 2


Power of Nightmares Episode 1 - Baby It's Cold Outside Part 3


Power of Nightmares Episode 1 - Baby It's Cold Outside Part 4


Power of Nightmares Episode 1 - Baby It's Cold Outside Part 5


Power of Nightmares Episode 1 - Baby It's Cold Outside Part 6


Power of Nightmares Episode 2 - Phantom Victory Part 1


Power of Nightmares Episode 2 - Phantom Victory Part 2


Power of Nightmares Episode 2 - Phantom Victory Part 3


Power of Nightmares Episode 2 - Phantom Victory Part 4


Power of Nightmares Episode 2 - Phantom Victory Part 5


Power of Nightmares Episode 2 - Phantom Victory Part 6


Power of Nightmares Episode 3 -The Shadows In The Cave Part 1


Power of Nightmares Episode 3 -The Shadows In The Cave Part 2


Power of Nightmares Episode 3 -The Shadows In The Cave Part 3


Power of Nightmares Episode 3 -The Shadows In The Cave Part 4


Power of Nightmares Episode 3 -The Shadows In The Cave Part 5


Power of Nightmares Episode 3 -The Shadows In The Cave Part 6