S23·E13 The Oath
- Episode
- Season 23, Episode 13
- Air Date
- September 21, 2010
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- Director
- Laura Poitras
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Filmed in Yemen and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, The Oath interweaves the stories of Abu Jandal, Osama bin Laden’s former bodyguard, and Salim Hamdan, a prisoner at Guantanamo facing war crimes charges. Directed by Laura Poitras (Flag Wars, POV 2003; the Oscar®-nominated My Country, My Country, POV 2006), The Oath unfolds via a narrative rife with plot reversals and betrayals that ultimately leads to Osama bin Laden, 9/11, Guantanamo and the U.S. Supreme Court. Winner of the 2010 Sundance Film Festival Excellence in Cinematography Award: Documentary. A co-production of ITVS in association with American Documentary/POV. (90:00)
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When did Season 23 Episode 13 of Point of View air?
Season 23, Episode 13 ('The Oath') originally aired on September 21, 2010.
How long is Season 23 Episode 13 ('The Oath')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.
What happens in Point of View Season 23 Episode 13?
Filmed in Yemen and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, The Oath interweaves the stories of Abu Jandal, Osama bin Laden’s former bodyguard, and Salim Hamdan, a prisoner at Guantanamo facing war crimes charges. Directed by Laura Poitras (Flag Wars, POV 2003; the Oscar®-nominated My Country, My Country, POV 2006), ...
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