Documentary · Cuba · 2010 · 1h 30m

The Oath

The Oath poster
Director
Laura Poitras
Cast
Osama bin Laden as Self (archive footage) Salim Hamdan as Self (archive footage) Abu Jandal as Self (archive footage)
Crew
Kirsten Johnson — Director of Photography Laura Poitras — Director of Photography Jonathan Oppenheim — Editor Laura Poitras — Producer
Tagline

Two Men. Bound to Al-Qaeda. Divided by Fate.

Synopsis

Tells the story of two men, Abu Jandal and Salim Ahmed Hamdan, whose fateful encounter in 1996 set them on a course of events that led them to Afghanistan, Osama bin Laden, 9/11, Guantanamo, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Trailer The Oath — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
terrorismyemenwoman directoral qaedapost 9/11
Key Collaborators
Laura Poitras Director Kirsten Johnson Director of Photography Laura Poitras Director of Photography Jonathan Oppenheim Editor Laura Poitras Producer
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