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The Oath
“Two Men. Bound to Al-Qaeda. Divided by Fate.”
7.4 / 10• 2010• 1h 30m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
Tells the story of two men, Abu Jandal and Salim Ahmed Hamdan, whose fateful encounter in 1996 set them on a course of events that led them to Afghanistan, Osama bin Laden, 9/11, Guantanamo, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Cast & Crew
Osama bin Laden
Self (archive footage)
LeadSH
Salim Hamdan
Self (archive footage)
AJ
Abu Jandal
Self (archive footage)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Laura Poitras's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Oath is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
