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The Persuaders

It’s more than simple buying and selling: these multibillion-dollar corporations shape today’s culture, media, who we are and how we look. In The Persuaders, FRONTLINE analyses how big businesses advertise more than just a product – they’re selling a lifestyle.
Season 2004 Episode 15 Length 55:16 Premiere: 11/09/04

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The Secret History of the Credit Card
S2004 E17 Length 56:07 Premiere Date 11/23/04

Is Wal-Mart Good for America?
S2004 E16 Length 55:09 Premiere Date 11/16/04

The Persuaders
S2004 E15 Length 55:16 Premiere Date 11/09/04

The Plea
S2004 E11 Length 1:24:38 Premiere Date 06/17/04

Beyond Baghdad
S2004 E8 Length 55:00 Premiere Date 08/25/21

God in America - Preview 2
Preview Length 00:32 Premiere Date 10/11/10

A Merging of Faith & Patriotism
Clip Length 08:47 Premiere Date 10/11/10

A Merging of Faith & Patriotism
Clip Length 08:47 Premiere Date 10/11/10

Frederick Douglass
Clip Length 04:01 Premiere Date 10/11/10

Brain Wars: The Purple Heart
Clip Length 10:04 Premiere Date 09/09/10

Brain Wars: David Nash
Clip Length 01:12 Premiere Date 09/09/10

Brain Wars: Jose Barco
Clip Length 01:36 Premiere Date 09/09/10

Brain Wars: Kenny Eastridge
Clip Length 01:18 Premiere Date 09/09/10

Law & Disorder: Robert Williams
Clip Length 01:38 Premiere Date 08/08/10

Haiti: The Aid Dilemma
Clip Length 14:49 Premiere Date 06/25/10

"Gangs of Iraq" - Preview
Preview Length 00:32 Premiere Date 04/17/07

"The Persuaders" - Preview
Preview Length 00:31 Premiere Date 11/09/04

Obama Speaks at Harvard Law in '90
Clip Length 11:39 Premiere Date 04/24/90

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The Associated Press investigates falsified records and faked identities in the adoption of children to the U.S. and other countries over seven decades.

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