How The Government Manipulates Facts | Government Cover-Ups | Propaganda

How The Government Manipulates Facts - Thought-provoking documentary on war propaganda: how governments manipulate the facts and how most media let them get away with it.

How The Government Manipulates Facts (2010)
Director: Alan Lowery, John Pilger
Writers: John Pilger
Stars: John Pilger, Stuart Ewen, Melvin Goodman
Genre: Documentary, War
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Also Known As: The War You Don't See
Release Date: December 14, 2010 (United Kingdom)
Filming Location: UK

Synopsis:
Thought-provoking documentary on war propaganda: how governments manipulate the facts and how most media let them get away with it. WWI, Vietnam War, post-2001 Afghanistan, post-2003 Iraq, Palestine: a historical account of PR, embedded journalism, lies and cover-ups, but also of courageous journalists who disclose the truth.

Reviews:
"This is, I agree, compulsory viewing. This is the first documentary about the corruption of war by propaganda which serves to progress the argument beyond the usual hysteria. Pilger has, with this film, moved away from the slew of similar-themed documentaries which add little to the debate but more circular arguments. Instead, Pilger goes straight for admissions of guilt. He manages to get some truly frank disclosures of global conspiracy and madness from the most relevant people he could realistically get access to, and for this he deserves the praise.

It can be argued, and it will be no doubt, that there is very little material to act as a counterweight to his position in the film. But after you finish watching it, you will hopefully realise what a stupid criticism it is to make in the first place, considering what this documentary is designed to rally against.

I won't get into the moral position it presents, as that's up to you in the end, but I'd be hard pushed to find anybody not moved, repulsed or outraged by this film, or all of those things simultaneously. Just watch it. Do it now."

Also Known As (AKA):
(original title) The War You Don't See
Canada The War You Don't See(English)
Poland Wojna, której nie widać
Romania Razboiul invizibil
Russia Невидимая война
Spain La guerra que usted no ve
United Kingdom The War You Don't See

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[OrbitalTrails]

''I have two rules i live by, i don't believe anything the Gov't tells me, and i don't take the press seriously'' ~ George Carlin

[dianadouglas]

How many people died, how many homes and businesses were destroyed because of a lack of willingness to tell the truth? It’s still going on and there’s no end in sight. 😊

[tupperlake]

I don't watch U.S. news any longer. Newcasters even "lead" guests conversations in such a way as to support a specific political views. They don't ask "hard" questions. They omit important relative facts.

[stevenlevernier]

There are three things in life you should never believe, the government, the bank, and the public.

[f.linkon]

a rare documentary on true stories, astonished how it was allowed to upload in an US website like youtube.

[deemisquadis]

Also, my mom said. Believe, nothing you hear, and only half of what you see. I found this to be key. I find things out for myself. ❤

[renatosassone-corsi]

Mr. Pilger is a fantastic man, honest, truthful in his work, in his reporting

[Frownbake]

Such a shame we don't have journalists' of this calibre any more. I've always been a fan of John Pilger.

[lim]

This documentary on war propaganda left me both enlightened and outraged. It's a powerful exposé of government manipulation and media complicity. Thanks for shedding light on these vital issues and honoring the brave journalists who seek the truth.

[KeithPickering-zkcj]

They don't manipulate facts, they lie through their teeth.And it's about time that this shit is put to an end, with deep reaching consequences, like prison sentences for anyone in office caught lying to the public, or arranging private deals as a money grab. Transparency is the new norm. get used to it or don't even bother running for politics, because the public is in a mood to take you down, forcably if necessary.

[deemisquadis]

Yes, listen well. This is happening full force right now. People are so bombarded, they can't think for themselves. 😢Spread the word people, as much as you can. Someone will hear you, and soon we will get every stopping the government. And take back the truth of the world. ❤

[emilie]

A great thank you for the unbelieveable courageous independent journalists, you are so important to history, truth and humanity. Humanity? Yes, without you, victims of war would never get the chance of being recognized, They get a voice by your reporting. Wish everyone of you nothing more than the best . For all who still believe: May God be with you.

[J]

More people need to see docs like this. These are the types of things we should be protesting along with socio-economic reform. But it doesn't have anything to do with gender or race so who cares right?? 🙄

[Thomas_Jefferson_]

Yuri bezmenov warned us among many others. People are so brainwashed it's sickening

[politicaleyeonyou]

This should be an inspiration to journalists wide and far. This is the standard you should all be holding yourselves to.

[AnthonyTolhurst-dwnc]

This man is a living legend. Been reading his work for years.

[kathryn]

A must-view video to remind us to weigh wisely all infos given to us thru various media. Be critical and be aware of the sources of information should doubts arise.
Tqvm Mr Pilger, for your invaluable contributions to educate us so that we do not make mistakes in having our handed bloody by such propaganda.
The timing of most of your videos presented at this site is most apt.

[djpseudoname]

The basic principle of power… influence, and control over people as applied to economics.

The principal is “when you assume the appearance of power, people will soon give in to you.”

The simplest way to explain political world leaders and the media:

The forest was shrinking but the trees kept voting for the axe, for the axe was clever and convinced the trees that because his handle was made of wood, he was one of them.
- Turkish Proverb

A fitting statement in reference to former and 44th U.S.A president Barack Obama (2009-2017).

“Anytime you throw your weight behind a political party that controls 2/3 of the government, and that party can’t keep the promises that it made to you during election time... and you’re dumb enough to walk around continuing to identify yourself with that party, you are not only a chump [a foolish or easily deceived person], you’re a traitor to your race!”
- Malcolm X (1964)

One of the best use of YouTube I’ve seen. Great multimedia journalism information about important world issues and events.

We are finally in the beginning of the biggest collective awakening for humanity. It’s been a long time awaiting.

[organizer]

Thank you so much for your caring and commitment. Many are grateful for your valuable contributions! May you be abundantly blessed!

[nelsonkfchen]

Wow this is rare but eye opening. The world needs more of this honest reports and journalism