Documentary · United States of America · 2010 · 1h 26m

My Trip to Al-Qaeda

Director

Cast

Crew

Maryse Alberti — Director of Photography Max Richter — Original Music Composer Alex Gibney — Producer Alexandra Johnes — Producer Kendall McCarthy — Producer Alan Buchman — Producer

Tagline

Behind the Scenes in the War on Terror

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

politics terrorism

Key Collaborators

Alex Gibney Director Maryse Alberti Director of Photography Max Richter Original Music Composer Alex Gibney Producer Alexandra Johnes Producer Kendall McCarthy Producer Alan Buchman Producer Alison Ellwood Producer

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