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Imminent Threat

2014• 71 minNot Rated
6.7/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Synopsis

The war on terror and its implications for civil liberties in the United States are critically examined through commentary from figures like Dick Cheney and Hillary Clinton.

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Why Watch

  • See how the war on terror affects civil liberties.
  • Meet influential figures like Dick Cheney and Hillary Clinton.
  • Find out about the coalition between left and right.

Did You Know

  • The film was directed by Janek Ambros and released in 2015.
  • It features a cast that includes Dick Cheney and Hillary Clinton.
  • The documentary has a runtime of 71 minutes.
  • It discusses the potential coalition between the progressive left and libertarian right.

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Who directed the documentary Imminent Threat?

Janek Ambros directed the documentary Imminent Threat.

What year was Imminent Threat released?

Imminent Threat was released in 2015.

Who are some of the cast members in Imminent Threat?

Cast members include David Boaz, Dick Cheney, Martin Luther King Jr., Hillary Clinton, and Joe Biden.

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