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The Act of Killing: The History

Clip: Season 27 Episode 13 | 1m 38s

The text in this clip provides the historical background for the film, recounting the 1965 military coup in Indonesia and how the military used local “gangsters” to kill Communists and other opponents.

Aired: 10/06/14

Rating: NR

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