Bitter Lake

Bitter Lake

2015 · 135 min · EN · 7.6 (98 votes)
Dir. Adam Curtis · Starring Adam Curtis, George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush, Joanne Herring, Ronald Reagan
Documentary

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

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This film feels like piecing together a disturbing puzzle. It's a deep dive into the shadowy connections between media, politics, and fear, leaving you questioning everything you thought you knew.

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