My Trip to Al-Qaeda
“Behind the Scenes in the War on Terror”
2010•NR•1h 26m•5.8•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Alex Gibney
Languages
English
Studio
HBO Documentary Films
Cast
Lawrence Wright
Himself
Production
Company
HBO Documentary Films
Company
Jigsaw Productions
Producer
Alan Buchman
Producer
Alex Gibney
Producer
Alexandra Johnes
Producer
Alison Ellwood
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