Lead and Fire. Mussolini's Seizure of Power
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He was the world's first Fascist dictator, a man with grandiose visions of restoring the Roman Empire. His exaltation of violence inspired Hitler. And yet, in the 1920s, world leaders were full of praise for Benito Mussolini and his anti-Communist stance. This program examines the rise of Italian Fascism - from its roots in Italy's humiliating loss in the WWI battle of Caporetto to the assassinations and brutality Mussolini used to destroy those who hindered his consolidation of power. Colorized archival footage, dramatic reconstructions, and expert interviews bring the period to life, revealing little-known aspects of the early Fascist movement - among them, a semblance of pluralism that included Jewish adherents.
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50 min
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Date of Publication
[2011], c2005
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Films on Demand
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