War Made Easy: How Presidents and Pundits Keep Spinning Us to Death

Synopsis: Norman Solomon analyses the strategies used by US administrations, both Democratic and Republican, to promote their agendas for war, from Vietnam to Iraq. By highlighting the techniques of war propaganda, the film encourages viewers to think critically about the messages put out by today’s spin doctors - messages which are designed to promote and prolong a policy of militarism under the guise of the "war on terror." Based on the book of the same title.
Language: English
Country: United States
Year of release: 2007
Year of production: 2007
Documentation: Based on the book of the same title by Norman Solomon
Subjects: Media studies; Politics & government
Keywords: propaganda; war; United States of America; political issues

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