The Fight for Yemen
Synopsis
As recently as September, President Obama was pointing to Yemen as a model for the U.S.’s counter-terrorism strategy. But now, the country is being torn apart in a violent conflict led by an anti-American rebel movement known as the Houthis. With the Yemeni president ousted from the capital, and Saudi Arabia leading a coalition of regional forces against the Houthis, FRONTLINE in conjunction with BBC Arabic brings this special report from inside the war zone, exposing the violent feuds tearing the country apart, the rival anti-American and Al Qaeda-aligned forces fighting for control and the dangerous consequences for the region and the world.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Safa Al Ahmad
- Original Title
- The Fight for Yemen
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Safa Al Ahmad
Ghaith Abdul-Ahad, Safa Al Ahmad
Department Leadership Roster
Safa Al Ahmad
Director
Ghaith Abdul-Ahad
Producer
Safa Al Ahmad
Producer
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What is The Fight for Yemen about?
As recently as September, President Obama was pointing to Yemen as a model for the U.S.’s counter-terrorism strategy. But now, the country is being torn apart in a violent conflict led by an anti-American rebel movement known as the Houthis. With the Yemeni president ousted from the capital, and Saudi Arabia leading a coalition of regional forces against the Houthis, FRONTLINE in conjunction with BBC Arabic brings this special report from inside the war zone, exposing the violent feuds tearing the country apart, the rival anti-American and Al Qaeda-aligned forces fighting for control and the dangerous consequences for the region and the world.
Who directed The Fight for Yemen?
The Fight for Yemen was directed by Safa Al Ahmad.
Who stars in The Fight for Yemen?
The principal cast of The Fight for Yemen includes Lu Olkowski, Sarah Childress, Will Lyman.
When was The Fight for Yemen released and how long is it?
The Fight for Yemen was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 53m.