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American Jihad

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This exploration of homegrown Jihadism takes a look at how young men are radicalized to commit violent acts of terrorism and what can be done to prevent it.
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Nick Schager The Daily Beast 04/04/2017
It's a fascinating investigation into the burgeoning threat our (and all Western) nations face from radical Islamic belief. Because as it argues, our true enemies aren't just the messengers of hate - it's their message itself. Go to Full Review Lorraine Ali Los Angeles Times 03/27/2017
[It] goes beyond the hysteria and fear to offer a smart, measured and methodical look at how these men were indoctrinated into terror organizations such as the Islamic State, Al Qaeda and Shabab. Go to Full Review Neil Genzlinger New York Times 03/24/2017
The film would be better if it teased out its ideas about personal interventions and how mainstream Muslims might be brought into such an approach, but it's still full of food for thought served at just the right moment. Go to Full Review Mark A. Perigard Boston Herald 03/23/2017
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Showtime's American Jihad drops you down a dark rabbit hole as it explores the lives of several homegrown terrorists, including the Tsarnaev brothers, responsible for the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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06/26/2017 Many lessons to be garnered from this film. I made me realize that the radicalization doesn't exist in a vacuum but requires a certain receptivity & self radicalization to really take hold & produce a real sacrificial terrorist jihadist. See more D. B @RT37233153 03/25/2017 action packed love story with an epic twist at the end! See more Read all reviews
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Allison Ellwood

Director

Sarah Dowland

Producer

Stacey Offman

Producer

Alex Gibney

Executive Producer

Peter Berg

Executive Producer

Brandon Carroll

Executive Producer

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American Jihad

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Movie Info

Synopsis This exploration of homegrown Jihadism takes a look at how young men are radicalized to commit violent acts of terrorism and what can be done to prevent it.
Director
Allison Ellwood
Producer
Sarah Dowland, Stacey Offman
Production Co
CBS Films, Film 45
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 23, 2017
Runtime
2h 0m
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