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Oil, Smoke & Mirrors (2007)

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Posted by Films For Action on Oct. 24, 2007
50 min - Documentary - 5058 Views

"Oil Smoke & Mirrors" offers us a sobering critique of our perceived recent history, of our present global circumstances, and of our shared future in light of imminent, under-reported and mis-represented energy production constraints. From 9/11 to the "war on terror", credible experts explain the possible motive behind these recent events in the context of a global fight for the last remaining reserves of oil, as well as recounting examples of our own government's history with false-flag covert operations.

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