Bitter Lake (2015)

01/24/2015 (GB) • 2h 15m

Documentary

Overview

An experimental documentary that explores Saudi Arabia's relationship with the U.S. and the role this has played in the war in Afghanistan.

Top Billed Cast

Adam Curtis

Narrator

George H. W. Bush

Self (archive footage)

George W. Bush

Self (archive footage)

Joanne Herring

Self (archive footage)

Ronald Reagan

Self (archive footage)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

politics

manipulation

manipulation of the media

control

fear

media manipulation

media & politics

political documentary

media appropriation

documentary

war documentary

experimental documentary

psychological manipulation

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