My Trip to Al-Qaeda(2010)
Behind the Scenes in the War on Terror
My Trip to Al-Qaeda 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.
My Trip to Al-Qaeda (2010) is a documentary film directed by Alex Gibney, released on April 21, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Lawrence Wright. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Alex Gibney
- Producers:
- Alex Gibney, Alexandra Johnes, Kendall McCarthy
- Cinematographer:
- Maryse Alberti
- Composer:
- Max Richter
- Production:
- HBO Documentary Films, Jigsaw Productions
- Status:
- Released
My Trip to Al-Qaeda (2010) Trailer
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My Trip to Al-Qaeda Cast & Crew
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Directed by Alex Gibney, produced by Alex Gibney, Alexandra Johnes and Kendall McCarthy.
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My Trip to Al-Qaeda Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 12 ratings.
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My Trip to Al-Qaeda – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch My Trip to Al-Qaeda online?
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My Trip to Al-Qaeda (2010) is available to stream on DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in My Trip to Al-Qaeda?
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The main cast of My Trip to Al-Qaeda (2010) includes Lawrence Wright. The film was directed by Alex Gibney. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was My Trip to Al-Qaeda released?
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My Trip to Al-Qaeda was released on April 21, 2010 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is My Trip to Al-Qaeda worth watching?
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My Trip to Al-Qaeda (2010) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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