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Osama Bin Laden: Up Close and Personal

2015 · 45 min

A sober, journalistic look at a notorious figure, more informative than gripping, best for viewers already curious about the subject.

Directed by
Alexander Berkel
Genres
History, Documentary
Starring
Osama bin Laden
Overview
Four years after a Navy SEAL team killed Osama Bin Laden in a raid on his compound, his correspondence sheds new light on his mindset and final years.

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Directed by
Alexander Berkel
Genres
History, Documentary
Starring
Osama bin Laden
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    Genres
    history, documentary
    Directed by
    Alexander Berkel
    Starring
    Osama bin Laden
    Runtime
    45 min
    Country
    Germany
    Languages
    German

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