
Waiting for Mercy: The Case Against Mohammed Hossain and Yassin Aref
Synopsis
This documentary tells the story of an FBI sting that took place in Albany in 2004. The idea was to entrap Yassin Aref, 37 and Mohammed Hossain, 51. In 2006, the two men were sentenced to 15 years in prison. The documentary asks; was this sting a set-up to criminalize two innocent Muslim men and if it was, what was the purpose?
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ellie Bernstein
- Original Title
- Waiting for Mercy: The Case Against Mohammed Hossain and Yassin Aref
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ellie Bernstein
Kirsten Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Ellie Bernstein
Director
Kirsten Johnson
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waiting for Mercy: The Case Against Mohammed Hossain and Yassin Aref
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What is Waiting for Mercy: The Case Against Mohammed Hossain and Yassin Aref about?
This documentary tells the story of an FBI sting that took place in Albany in 2004. The idea was to entrap Yassin Aref, 37 and Mohammed Hossain, 51. In 2006, the two men were sentenced to 15 years in prison. The documentary asks; was this sting a set-up to criminalize two innocent Muslim men and if it was, what was the purpose?
Who directed Waiting for Mercy: The Case Against Mohammed Hossain and Yassin Aref?
Waiting for Mercy: The Case Against Mohammed Hossain and Yassin Aref was directed by Ellie Bernstein.
Who stars in Waiting for Mercy: The Case Against Mohammed Hossain and Yassin Aref?
The principal cast of Waiting for Mercy: The Case Against Mohammed Hossain and Yassin Aref includes Not specified.
When was Waiting for Mercy: The Case Against Mohammed Hossain and Yassin Aref released and how long is it?
Waiting for Mercy: The Case Against Mohammed Hossain and Yassin Aref was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
