Deep Dive: Active Measures (2018)
Film Lens
Active Measures is a documentary directed by Jack Bryan that focuses on Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election. It examines the connections between Trump associates and Russian officials, suggesting a long history of covert political warfare orchestrated by Vladimir Putin. The film discusses the term 'active measures' used by Russian security services to describe their political warfare tactics, which include influencing global events and intelligence collection.
The documentary features interviews with notable figures such as Hillary Clinton, John McCain, and Michael McFaul, providing a range of perspectives on the implications of Russian influence in American politics. It also touches on broader topics like social media manipulation and the Cambridge Analytica scandal, framing these issues within the context of Putin's political strategies over the past 30 years.
Why Watch
- •Meet key figures like Hillary Clinton and John McCain.
- •Find out about Trump's ties to Russian mobsters.
- •See the impact of social media manipulation.
Did You Know
•Jack Bryan claimed on August 2, 2018, that Trump used Russian money after bankruptcies in the 1990s.
•Filming for Active Measures began on May 10, 2017, and ended in September 2017.
•In 1984, Trump sold five condos in Trump Tower to Russian mobster David Bogatin.
•Bayrock Group, a firm with Russian backing, moved into Trump Tower after Trump's bankruptcies.
Perfect For
Political documentariesRussian historyU.S. election interference