Bitter Lake
An experimental documentary that explores Saudi Arabia’s relationship with the U.S. and the role this has played in the war in Afghanistan.
Genre: Documentary
Director: Adam Curtis
Actors: George Bush, George W. Bush, Hamid Karzai, Joanne Herring, Mike Martin, Ronald Reagan
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