The death of Osama bin Laden marked the end of a ten-year manhunt for one of the world’s most notorious figures. But who was Bin Laden, really? How did he rise to power and develop his extremist ideology? In this gripping documentary, Al Jazeera Arabic’s Islamabad correspondent, Ahmad Zaidan, speaks with a range of individuals who knew Bin Laden personally or were intimately familiar with his world.
Through interviews with former Taliban commandos, Mujahideen leaders, Pakistani officials, and journalists, Zaidan provides a nuanced and in-depth portrait of the man who was Osama bin Laden. The documentary sheds light on the political and ideological roots of al-Qaeda, as well as the personal characteristics of the man who led the organization.
In addition to exploring Bin Laden’s political agenda, the documentary also debunks some of the myths and misconceptions surrounding his life and legacy. This is an essential watch for anyone seeking to understand the complex and fraught world of international terrorism.