Story of Fascism (2008)

Fascism is a term that has a specific historic meaning, but one that has evolved into a blanket word for non-democratic policies and politics. This series serves as an illustrative guide to the fascist experience in its many incarnations. Translated from Italian and using rare, archive footage, this fascinating documentary looks at the birth, growth and ultimate demise of fascism. Concentrating specifically on the rise of Mussolini and his impact on the Italian nation, the programme also explores Il Duce s relationship with the regimes of Hitler and Franco and provides a pictorial history of the Second World War.