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The Power of Nightmares: Part 1. 'Baby It's Cold Outside'

The first part of the series explains the origins of Islamism and neoconservatism. It shows Egyptian civil servant Sayyid Qutb, depicted as the founder of modern Islamist thinking, visiting the U.S. to learn about its education system, then becoming disgusted at what he judged as the corruption of morals and virtues in western society through individualism.

English
  • Originally Aired October 20, 2004
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network BBC
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Name Type Role
Adam Curtis Writer
Adam Curtis Director