Papa Doc's Reign of Terror
Was Duvalier a voo doo doctor or a tyrant?
4.4 (14)
53 mins
Explore the rise of Papa Doc, a country doctor who transformed into a feared dictator ruling Haiti through intimidation and absolute control. Discover how he used voodoo symbolism, propaganda, and a ruthless secret police force to eliminate opposition and secure his power.
Ep 1:
Blood, Voodoo, and Deception
From a gentle country doctor to a bloodstained tyrant, trace how François Duvalier exploited Haiti's fractured history and a rigged election to seize absolute power.
Ep 2:
Boogeymen, Blackmail, and a Vengeful Spirit
Duvalier builds his boogeyman militia, milks Cold War fears for American cash, and emerges from a mysterious coma transformed into a voodoo death god.
Discussions (5)
Elias
Level 4 · 3 mo agoDude really claimed 1.3 million votes to zero lmao
Preston
Level 3 · 3 mo agoLooked up that US medical team detail. They really did fly military doctors from Guantanamo to save his life. Huge mistake in hindsight obviously.
Garry
Level 7 · 3 mo agoHistory grad here! Can confirm the US 100000% funded dictators like Duvalier. We threw millions at anyone who claimed to hate communists. So messed up.
