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The Trap

2007 documentary series by Adam Curtis

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Research date: 2026-11-08

Synopsis

The Trap: What Happened to Our Dream of Freedom is a BBC television documentary series by British English filmmaker Adam Curtis. It was originally broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC Two in March 2007. The series consists of three 60-minute episodes which explore the modern concept and definition of freedom, specifically, "how a simplistic model of human beings as self-seeking, almost robotic, creatures led to today's idea of freedom."

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Key facts

Official title
The Trap
Alternative titles
The Trap: What Happened to Our Dream of Freedom
Original release
2007-03-11 – 2007-03-25
Country of production
United Kingdom
Language
English
Genres
documentary film
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
Directors
Adam Curtis
Producers
Not verified
Production company
British Broadcasting Corporation
Official website
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbctwo/noise/?id=trap
Official trailer
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Streaming

Listed service
BBC
Original or licensed
Original — public records list BBC as the original network or distributor (BBC Two).
Available now in UK
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Available now in Ireland
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Available now in US
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Past availability
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Episodes, events and timeline

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