How 9/11 'Truther' conspiracy theories fueled the war on reality | Opinion

Conspiracy theories blaming George W. Bush for the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks have been debunked, yet millions of Americans still believe them. When Osama bin Laden was the obvious "outsider," why did so many people turn against Bush and what does it say about U.S. society today? In this short film, conspiracy theory researchers Evan Laine and Raju Parakkal connect the dots between 9/11 "trutherism" and the "Big Lie." #September11 #911 #washingtonpost



Director/Producer: Kate Woodsome

Associate Producer: David Byler

Editors: Andrew van Baal, George M. Murphy

Director of Photography: Jay Miller

First Assistant Camera: Aly Spengler

Motion Graphics Editor: Danielle Kunitz



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