The Jihadist
2021•55m•Released
Documentary
Over most of two decades, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani’s life has been a roadmap of Islamist militancy in Iraq and Syria. Designated a terrorist by the United States, the powerful Syrian militant now seeks a new relationship with the West.
Director
Martin Smith
Writer
Martin Smith, Marcela Gaviria
Languages
Arabic, English
Studio
FRONTLINE
Cast
Martin Smith
Ahmed al-Sharaa
Rania Abouzeid
David Schenker
Andrew Tabler
Jim Jeffrey
Production
Company
FRONTLINE
Company
RAINmedia
Company
GBH
Producer
Martin Smith
Producer
Marcela Gaviria
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