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A spectacularly gripping documentary that unfolds like a great political thriller. It's the cross-cut tale of two men whose fateful meeting propelled them on divergent courses with Al-Qaeda, Osama bin Laden, 9/11, Guantanamo, and the U.S. Supreme Court. The Oath offers a rare window into a hidd...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: American Documentary Films, Independent Television Service, P.O.V. (Firm), Praxis Films, Zeitgeist Films
Other Authors: Golijov, Osvaldo, 1960-, Poitras, Laura
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:This edition in English and Arabic with English subtitles.
Published: New York : Zeitgeist, 2010.
Subjects:
Hamdan, Salim Ahmed, > 1970- > Trials, litigation, etc.
Qaida (Organization)
Habeas corpus > Cuba > Guantánamo Bay.
Political prisoners > Cuba > Guantánamo Bay Naval Base.
Prisoners of war > Cuba > Guantánamo Bay Naval Base.
Terrorists > Legal status, laws, etc. > Cuba > Guantánamo Bay.
War on Terrorism, 2001-2009 > Prisoners and prisons.
Guantánamo Bay Naval Base (Cuba)
Internet videos.
Documentary films.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:A spectacularly gripping documentary that unfolds like a great political thriller. It's the cross-cut tale of two men whose fateful meeting propelled them on divergent courses with Al-Qaeda, Osama bin Laden, 9/11, Guantanamo, and the U.S. Supreme Court. The Oath offers a rare window into a hidden realm and the international impact of the U.S. War on Terror.
Item Description:Slide.
Physical Description:1 online resource (130 min.).
Previously released as DVD.
Playing Time:02:09:36
Audience:Not rated.