“Psywar” [Documentary] (Video)

“Psywar” [Documentary] (Video):

 This documentary is an in-depth study of propaganda — its nature and history — offering valuable insight on the role played by public relations to control information, perception, and thought, with an emphasis on the elitist theory of democracy and the relationship that exists between war, propaganda, and class. It includes original interviews with a number of dissident scholars, including Noam Chomsky, Howard Zinn, Michael Parenti, Peter Phillips, John Stauber, Christopher Simpson, and others.

“PSYOPs: ‘Psychological Operations’ – Any form of communication in support of objectives designed to influence the opinions, emotions, attitudes, or behavior of any group in order to benefit the sponsor, either directly or indirectly.”

—Department of Defense, U.S. Army Field Manual 33I