Made for the BBC, this is the third part of a series by Adam Curtis. It looks at how and why the myth of Al Qaeda was created. It explores how it suited the USA and UK governments to create a nightmare vision of a world wide terrorist web, out of the reality of a fragmented collection of groups and individuals.
As the Press release originally said, "Wherever one looks for this al-Qaeda organisation, from the mountains of Afghanistan to the "sleeper cells" in America, the British and Americans are chasing a phantom enemy.
But the reason that no-one questions the illusion is because this nightmare enemy gives so many groups new power and influence in a cynical age - and not just politicians. "
The show lasts slightly less than one hour. There will be time for discussion afterwards.
The venue is the Town Hall Tavern, Tib Lane. Start time is 7.30 (prompt)
As the Press release originally said, "Wherever one looks for this al-Qaeda organisation, from the mountains of Afghanistan to the "sleeper cells" in America, the British and Americans are chasing a phantom enemy.
But the reason that no-one questions the illusion is because this nightmare enemy gives so many groups new power and influence in a cynical age - and not just politicians. "
The show lasts slightly less than one hour. There will be time for discussion afterwards.
The venue is the Town Hall Tavern, Tib Lane. Start time is 7.30 (prompt)
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