The Nayirah Testimony: How a Fabricated Story Sold a War

The Lie That Launched a War unpacks the Nayirah testimony — the fabricated incubator story that fueled public support for the 1990–91 Gulf War. This short documentary examines how a coached 15-year-old witness, a Kuwait PR campaign (Hill & Knowlton), media failures, and emotional propaganda helped shape U.S. policy and manufactured consent.
Perfect for history and geopolitics fans, the video explores truth, media ethics, and the long-term costs of war. Watch to understand how misinformation can alter global events and what lessons we must learn in the age of viral media and deepfakes.
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OUTLINE:

00:00:00 Title Card
00:00:05 Introduction
00:00:44 The Testimony That Shook the World
00:01:22 The Truth Unravels
00:02:18 The Role of Media and Emotion
00:02:54 Manufactured Consent and the Cost of War
00:03:32 Conclusion