PBS Video Documentary: Benito Mussolini The Dictator's Playbook

[Hassin Bin Sober]

Yeah, no similarities.

At least Trump is lazy. We’ve got that going for us. This time...

THE DICTATOR'S PLAYBOOK
Benito Mussolini
Episode 3 | 54m 11s

See why Benito Mussolini was considered a pioneer among 20th century dictators. From undermining judges to indoctrinating children, he forged key tactics for seizing power. He also created fascism, an ideology that would plunge Europe into darkness.

https://www.pbs.org/video/benito-mussolini-pluih0/

[dawg day]

1. I just watched the one on Idi Amin-

and how he would send "highly inappropriate notes" to other heads of state (including Queen E II). This was considered as a sign of his obnoxious aggression.
My mind, of course, went immediately to Trump's tweets.

[littlemissmartypants]

2. FYI I posted them all in Video Multimedia group

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1017527491#post7

And bumped them for visibility.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

3. Wow. I didn't know it was a whole series!

I ran across the Mussolini piece this morning searching something under fascism.

[littlemissmartypants]

5. Yeah, started in January.

It looks like the last three episodes are still open for viewing. Very eye opening.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

6. I really need to pay more attention to PBS.

I always watch Fronline and Nova but great programming like this slips past me

[littlemissmartypants]

4. Some of them may have expired.

Others may still be available. You can also check out other public websites where it is possible they may not have expired. If you have a PBS passport you may be able to view them regardless. Good luck!