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The Jihadist

The Jihadist

2021•55m
Documentary

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.

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Production

FRONTLINE, RAINmedia, GBH

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Martin Smith

Martin Smith

Ahmed al-Sharaa

Ahmed al-Sharaa

Rania Abouzeid

David Schenker

Andrew Tabler

Jim Jeffrey

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