The Forever Prisoner
“The truth is held captive.”
Synopsis
The chilling story of Abu Zubaydah, the first high-value detainee subjected to the CIA’s program of Enhanced Interrogation Techniques, later identified as torture by those outside the agency. Having never been charged with a crime or allowed to challenge his detention, Zubaydah remains imprisoned at Guantánamo Bay in Kafkaesque limbo, in direct contravention of America’s own ideals of justice and due process.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-18
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Abu Zubaydah
Self (archive footage)
Ali Soufan
Self
Stephen Gaudin
Self
James Mitchell
Self
John Rizzo
Self
Hesham Abu Zubaidah
Self
Joseph Margulies
Self
Chantell Higgins
Self
Steven Kleinman
Self
Lawrence Wilkerson
Self
Alberto J. Mora
Self
Daniel Jones
Self
Alex Gibney
Self- Narrator
George W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
Dick Cheney
Sef (archive footage)
Colin Powell
Self (archive footage)
Robert Mueller
Self (archive photos)
George Tenet
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 6, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Gibney
- Original Title
- The Forever Prisoner
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Jigsaw Productions, HBO Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Gibney
Alexis Johnson
Alex Gibney, Cathy Scott-Clark, Ray Bonner, Erin Edeiken, Richard Perello
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Gibney
Director
Alex Gibney
Producer
Cathy Scott-Clark
Producer
Ray Bonner
Producer
Erin Edeiken
Producer
Alexis Johnson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Forever Prisoner
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What is The Forever Prisoner about?
The chilling story of Abu Zubaydah, the first high-value detainee subjected to the CIA’s program of Enhanced Interrogation Techniques, later identified as torture by those outside the agency. Having never been charged with a crime or allowed to challenge his detention, Zubaydah remains imprisoned at Guantánamo Bay in Kafkaesque limbo, in direct contravention of America’s own ideals of justice and due process.
Who directed The Forever Prisoner?
The Forever Prisoner was directed by Alex Gibney.
Who stars in The Forever Prisoner?
The principal cast of The Forever Prisoner includes Abu Zubaydah, Ali Soufan, Stephen Gaudin, James Mitchell, John Rizzo.
When was The Forever Prisoner released and how long is it?
The Forever Prisoner was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Forever Prisoner?
The Forever Prisoner holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).