CinemaOSMovie · 2015 · 2h 15m

Bitter Lake

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

Directed byAdam Curtis

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 15m
Language
EN
Released
January 24, 2015
Studios
BBC

Featuring

Cast & crew

5 credited
Starring
Adam Curtis

Adam Curtis

Narrator

George H. W. Bush

George H. W. Bush

Self (archive footage)

George W. Bush

George W. Bush

Self (archive footage)

Joanne Herring

Self (archive footage)

Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan

Self (archive footage)

Creative team
Directed by
Adam Curtis
Adam Curtis
Written by
Adam Curtis
Adam Curtis
Produced by
Lucy Kelsall

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