STATE OF FEAR - The Truth About Terrorism

STATE OF FEAR is a documentary about Peru's war on terror based on the findings of Peru's Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The film dramatizes the human and societal costs a democracy faces when it embarks on a "war" against terror, a "war" potentially without end, all too easily exploited by unscrupulous leaders seeking personal political gain. The film follows events in Peru, yet it serves as a cautionary tale for a nation like the United States.

"A brilliant and moving film, which is both a portrait of Peru and a chronicle of terror and response - fanaticism, bravery, heroism, abject fear and the way everyone is affected by such events. It is what Orwell called the aim of great art, which was both imaginative in craftsmanship and politically committed at its heart."
- Paul Theroux, Author

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• State
• of
• Fear
• peru
• fujimori
• shining
• path
• terrorism

[1legerdemain1]

Peru can afford to extradite and prosecute an ex-president for war crimes, today... Because yesterday Fujimori gave it the strength to do so.

He should be tried. But no matter the outcome, Peru is saved, through him.

[skylightpix]

At least now the culture of impunity has been challenged in Peru - the fight against terrorism (and authoritarianism) should be done within the rule of law, as in Spain.

[nuphi]

ABIMAEL GUZMAN GENOCIDA!!!!

[Filmology]

Talk about the US first? You ignorant fool, there is a world outside the U.S if you didnt realise, each with their own battles and problems, grow up.

[medabeast1]

why are you guys talking about the U.S this isn't even about them, let the country deal with their own problems, you want America to be everyones superhero? we need to work out our own problems first before we can go around trying to "help" other country's.

[DarkFlame666]

@urpimp12 because they're to busy "helping" oil rich countries....you really think the U.S. military isn't corrupt? the F.B.I and C.I.A. are probably protecting the enemy just to have an enemy.

[BikeDoctor34]

@urpimp12 Why not wipe out the rest of the world while we are at it... We are already fighting global terrorist networks, we are stretched too thin. We must stay out of it.

[urpimp12]

Why can't U.S. Just send the military?

[nazibreaker]

FUJUMORI WAS KILLER