The read
It runs a compact 1h 26m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
12 audience votes
Key crew
- Alex GibneyDirector
- Max RichterOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Lawrence WrightHimself
Themes
politicsterrorism