Over most of two decades, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani’s life has been a roadmap of Islamist militancy in Iraq and Syria. Designated a terrorist by the United States, the powerful Syrian militant now seeks a new relationship with the West.
Casts Martin Smith, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, Rania Abouzeid, David Schenker, Andrew Tabler, Jim Jeffrey
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IMDB 6.8 | Sep , 2008
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IMDB 7.4 | Nov , 2024
CNN camerawoman Margaret Moth fearlessly captures footage of war zones. After receiving catastrophic injuries in the crosshairs of battle, she returns to work with more courage than ever. An intimate portrait of a trailblazing female photojournalist. Features interviews with Moth’s family and friends, including CNN’s Christiane Amanpour. A Sundance film festival premiere directed by Lucy Lawless.9/11: The Longest War
IMDB 0 | Sep , 2016
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IMDB 8.2 | Apr , 2007
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IMDB 0 | Jul , 2002
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IMDB 6.2 | Oct , 2003
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IMDB 7.8 | Sep , 2018
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IMDB 7.7 | Jan , 1970
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IMDB 7.1 | Jun , 2004
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IMDB 7 | Jan , 2016
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IMDB 0 | May , 2025
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IMDB 0 | Aug , 2017
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IMDB 0 | May , 2021
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IMDB 6.8 | Nov , 2022
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IMDB 8 | Nov , 2016
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IMDB 0 | Jan , 1997
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IMDB 0 | Oct , 2024
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IMDB 0 | Feb , 2025
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IMDB 7.8 | Nov , 2019
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