State of Fear: The Truth About Terrorism

"A brilliant and moving film."--Paul Theroux

Based on the findings of the Peruvian Truth Commission, the documentary State of Fear presents a cautionary tale for all democracies fighting against terrorism. In response to a violent Maoist guerilla cult operating throughout Peru, Alberto Fujimori, the country's democratically elected president, began a campaign to quell the insurgent uprisings. His actions--which included the use of torture and death camps--led to the erosion of the country's democracy and eventually caused him to be driven from office. (video, 94 mins.)

The short film The Montesinos Media Buy shows the surveillance video of the Fujimori administration literally buying favorable media coverage-incriminating footage that ultimately banished the leader. (Skylight Pictures, 2005; video, 7 mins.)