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It's tempting to believe that our present age of fake news and alternative facts is unique and unprecedented. But it's not. Since the dawn of time, people in power have played with the truth, danced with deception, and altered reality to suit their interests, often through the use of propaganda and disinformation. This cunning new documentary series unearths and explores the most dramatic...
2023
Documentary
Suitable for 15 and older
Season 1
6 episodes

  • 1. Weapons Of War

    1. Weapons Of War

    Weapons of War: John A. Kantara proves that lies have always been part of warfare, exploring the role of propaganda in spreading one's truth.
    Weapons of War: John A. Kantara proves that lies have always been part of warfare, exploring the role of propaganda in spreading one's truth.
    PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
    44min
    Sep 26, 2023

  • 2. The Politics Of Religion

    2. The Politics Of Religion

    The Politics of Religion: For thousands of years, wars and conflicts have been fought under the guise of religion. Rudolph Herzog discusses how faith has brewed conflict.
    The Politics of Religion: For thousands of years, wars and conflicts have been fought under the guise of religion. Rudolph Herzog discusses how faith has brewed conflict.
    PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
    44min
    Oct 3, 2023

  • 3. The Power Of Money

    3. The Power Of Money

    The Power of Money: In the battle between truth and lies, money plays a decisive role. Nothing seems to be safe from the power of money and the influence of those who possess it.
    The Power of Money: In the battle between truth and lies, money plays a decisive role. Nothing seems to be safe from the power of money and the influence of those who possess it.
    PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
    44min
    Oct 10, 2023

  • 4. Scandals

    4. Scandals

    Scandals: Scandals have accompanied human history since ancient times. Dive into the history of scandals and witness how they have changed over time.
    Scandals: Scandals have accompanied human history since ancient times. Dive into the history of scandals and witness how they have changed over time.
    Suitable for 15 and older
    44min
    Oct 18, 2023

  • 5. Conspiracy

    5. Conspiracy

    Conspiracy: The Kennedy assassination, Pizzagate, Coronavirus - conspiracy theories are booming, thanks in part to the internet. But they are not a modern phenomenon.
    Conspiracy: The Kennedy assassination, Pizzagate, Coronavirus - conspiracy theories are booming, thanks in part to the internet. But they are not a modern phenomenon.
    PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
    44min
    Oct 25, 2023

  • 6. Influencers

    6. Influencers

    Influencers: History has produced a steady stream of 'influencers', from apostles to ad men and doctors to despots. They are proof of just how fluid and fragile the truth can be.
    Influencers: History has produced a steady stream of 'influencers', from apostles to ad men and doctors to despots. They are proof of just how fluid and fragile the truth can be.
    PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
    44min
    Nov 1, 2023
    • Truth & Lies
    Documentary
    2023
    It's tempting to believe that our present age of fake news and alternative facts is unique and unprecedented. But it's not. Since the dawn of time, people in power have played with the truth, danced with deception, and altered reality to suit their interests, often through the use of propaganda and disinformation. This cunning new documentary series unearths and explores the most dramatic...
    Creators and Cast
    Studio
    A+E Networks
    Content advisory
    Suitable for 15 and older
    nudityviolencesubstance usesmokingfoul languagesexual content
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