Car Bomb

Forget about nuclear missiles; the defining weapon of the twentieth century is the car bomb. After the events in Iraq, it has become clear that you can topple a superpower, ignite a civil war, or even dismantle your own government with a trunk full of homemade explosives and an old, worn-out vehicle. From the Middle East to Oklahoma, Ireland, and the streets of London, the car bomb has significantly influenced human conflict. Even today, it remains the leading terrorist threat worldwide. In this film, former CIA agent Robert Baer delves into the history of this remarkable weapon. Through footage of car bomb attacks and interviews with those who have used them, Baer illustrates how the era of the automobile evolved into the era of the car bomb, and how a vision of freedom turned into a nightmare.