My Trip to Al-Qaeda
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“Behind the Scenes in the War on Terror”
Journalist Lawrence Wright brings his multilayered one-man play to the screen as he discusses how a reporter remains objective while covering highly charged issues such as 9/11, Al-Qaeda, Osama bin Laden's past and the history of Islam. Wright examines the Muslim religion, Al-Qaeda's rise to power and bin Laden's complicated relationship with the rulers of Saudi Arabia in this riveting documentary from Academy Award-winning director Alex Gibney.
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Alex Gibney Director · Max Richter Composer Maryse Alberti Cinematographer
United States release April 21, 2010 · Produced in United States · Production Jigsaw Productions
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HBO Documentary Films
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Jigsaw Productions
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United States
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English
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English
Release dates
United States · April 21, 2010
Theatrical
United States · September 11, 2012
Physical · DVD
Japan
September 13, 2011 · part 1
Sweden
January 31, 2011 · Göteborg International Film Festival
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