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The Power of Nightmares — Miniseries
- Oct 20, 2004First aired
- 3 episodesin this season
- 60mavg. runtime
#Episode nameAir dateRuntimeRating
0160mBaby It's Cold OutsideOnce, our leaders painted visions of a brighter future. Now, they offer shields against terrifying specters. Foremost among these is the looming threat of a global terrorist network. Yet, as those earlier dreams proved illusory, so too do these nightmares lack substance. This first installment of the series explores the roots of Islamism and Neo-Conservatism.Oct 20, 20048.7Oct 20, 200460m8.70260mThe Phantom VictoryAs Islamist factions increasingly aligned with the radical ideology of Ayman al-Zawahiri and their benefactor, Osama bin Laden – themselves finding favor with the Neo-Conservative leanings of the Reagan Administration – joined forces to resist the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Their efforts proved successful in driving back the Soviet forces. With the Eastern Bloc beginning its unraveling in the late 1980s, both groups came to believe they were the primary instigators of the "Evil Empire's" doOct 27, 2004Oct 27, 200460m0360mThe Shadows in the CaveCurtis contends that following their unsuccessful uprisings, bin Laden and Zawahiri commanded little to no popular backing, and certainly not a sophisticated terrorist network. They relied instead on unaffiliated individuals to enact their renewed call for holy war. The film, however, depicts the United States government’s desire to prosecute bin Laden in absentia for the 1998 embassy bombings, requiring proof of his leadership within a criminal organization to achieve this. They identify JamalNov 3, 2004Nov 3, 200460m
