Greetings loved ones,
Below is a three-part BBC documentary written and produced by Adam Curtis. Here's the abstract from our dearly beloved and highly unreliable source of information- wikiwiki:
'The films compare the rise of the Neo-Conservative movement in the United States and the radical Islamist movement, making comparisons on their origins and claiming similarities between the two. More controversially, it argues that the threat of radical Islamism as a massive, sinister organised force of destruction, specifically in the form of al-Qaeda, is a myth perpetrated by politicians in many countries—and particularly American Neo-Conservatives—in an attempt to unite and inspire their people following the failure of earlier, more utopian ideologies'. Tada!
'The films compare the rise of the Neo-Conservative movement in the United States and the radical Islamist movement, making comparisons on their origins and claiming similarities between the two. More controversially, it argues that the threat of radical Islamism as a massive, sinister organised force of destruction, specifically in the form of al-Qaeda, is a myth perpetrated by politicians in many countries—and particularly American Neo-Conservatives—in an attempt to unite and inspire their people following the failure of earlier, more utopian ideologies'. Tada!
So! If you're twiddling your thumbs, seeking to blossom into a knee-jerking lefty or simply looking for creative and instructional ways to spend the upcoming winter evenings, I recommend taking a peak at this compelling series from the man who gave us great docos such as The Century of the Self and The Trap.
Part 1: Baby it's Cold Outside
Part 2: The Phantom Victory
Part 3: The Shadows in the Cave
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