Documentary · United Kingdom · 2015 · 2h 15m

Bitter Lake

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Director
Adam Curtis
Cast
Adam Curtis as Narrator George H. W. Bush as Self (archive footage) George W. Bush as Self (archive footage) Joanne Herring as Self (archive footage) Ronald Reagan as Self (archive footage)
Crew
Adam Curtis — Editor Adam Curtis — Writer Lucy Kelsall — Producer
Synopsis

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

Mood & Themes
politicsmanipulationmanipulation of the mediacontrolfearmedia manipulationmedia & politicspolitical documentarymedia appropriationdocumentarywar documentaryexperimental documentary
Key Collaborators
Adam Curtis Director Adam Curtis Editor Adam Curtis Writer Lucy Kelsall Producer
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