The Secret History of ISIS

The Secret History of ISIS

2016 · 54 min · ★ 9.0 · Documentary

Recently released top secret files from the early 2000's expose the lies told to the American people by senior US government in this PBS documentary, which outlines the real creators of ISIS.

Directed by Michael Kirk

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