Stasi East Germany's Secret Police (2007)

Under the control of the Stasi East Germany was the most repressive police state in the history of the world. Yet it managed to convince the West that it was being progressive. Here is the story of how the Stasi gained control over the lives of the East German people and the methods it used.

Released Oct. 9, 2007 59 min 15+

Genres: Documentary

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