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The Man Who Knew Too Much

Documentary
2020, 1h 8min
The Man Who Knew Too Much is a documentary film by Michael Oswald about Colin Wallace, a former Senior Information Officer at the Ministry of Defence, UK. As part of his work Colin Wallace engaged in PsyOps and spread fake news, he and his colleagues created a witchcraft scare, smeared politicians and attempted to divide and create conflict amongst communities, organisations and individuals. Colin Wallace fell out with sections of the British intelligence community, he was framed for a murder and sentenced to 10 years in prison. 15 years after his conviction the sentence was quashed on appeal after the Home Office coroner admitted his report had been influenced by a member of the intelligence community. The Man Who Knew Too Much is a unique and in-depth look at the smoke and mirrors world of intelligence, psychological warfare and fake news through the eyes of a man who stood proudly at the centre of that world.
Country: United Kingdom
Director:
Michael Oswald

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Michael Oswald
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In "The Man Who Knew Too Much," a former senior information officer at the UK's Ministry of Defence, Colin Wallace, reveals the shocking truth about his involvement in psychological warfare operations. He and his colleagues manufactured fake news, spread propaganda, and manipulated public opinion, even going so far as to create a witchcraft scare. But when Colin fell out of favor with certain members of the intelligence community, he was framed for murder and sentenced to 10 years in prison. Fifteen years later, his conviction was overturned, but the damage had already been done. This documentary offers a rare glimpse into the world of espionage, psychological warfare, and the sinister ways in which the government can manipulate the truth.

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