My Trip to Al-Qaeda
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.
- Year : 2010
- Country : United States of America
- Genre : Documentary
- Studio : HBO Documentary Films, Jigsaw Productions
- Keyword : politics, terrorism
- Director : Alex Gibney
- Cast : Lawrence Wright