My Trip to Al-Qaeda
“Behind the Scenes in the War on Terror”
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.
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HBO Documentary Films: My Trip To Al-Qaeda Trailer (HBO)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-08-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 21, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 11, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Gibney
- Original Score
- Max Richter
- Original Title
- My Trip to Al-Qaeda
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- HBO Documentary Films, Jigsaw Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Gibney
Max Richter
Maryse Alberti
Alan Buchman, Patricia Barnes Matthews, Dana O'Keefe, Alexandra Johnes, Kendall McCarthy
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Buchman
Producer
Alexandra Johnes
Producer
Kendall McCarthy
Producer
Alex Gibney
Producer
Alex Gibney
Director
Maryse Alberti
Director of Photography
Alison Ellwood
Producer
Max Richter
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is My Trip to Al-Qaeda about?
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.
Who directed My Trip to Al-Qaeda?
My Trip to Al-Qaeda was directed by Alex Gibney.
Who stars in My Trip to Al-Qaeda?
The principal cast of My Trip to Al-Qaeda includes Lawrence Wright.
When was My Trip to Al-Qaeda released and how long is it?
My Trip to Al-Qaeda was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for My Trip to Al-Qaeda?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Trip to Al-Qaeda was composed by Max Richter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Trip to Al-Qaeda?
My Trip to Al-Qaeda holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).