My Trip to Al-Qaeda
2010
5.8 (12)
1 hr 26 min
English
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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- Released
- Production
- HBO Documentary Films, Jigsaw Productions
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Top Cast
Lawrence Wright as Himself
Top Crew
Alex Gibney · Director
Max Richter · Composer
Maryse Alberti · Cinematographer
Alan Buchman · Producer
Alexandra Johnes · Producer
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