My Son the Jihadi
| My Son the Jihadi | |
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| Directed by | Peter Beard[1] |
| Starring |
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| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Brian Woods[1] |
| Producer | Richard Kerbaj[1] |
| Original release | |
| Release | 22 October 2015 |
My Son the Jihadi is a 2015 British
Synopsis
The documentary is about a British mother, Sally Evans, whose son, Thomas, had been recruited by—and joined—an Islamist terrorist organisation, Al-Shabaab, in Somalia.[1]
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 44th International Emmy Awards | Best Documentary[3] | Nominated |
| 2016 | British Academy Television Awards | Best Single Documentary | Won |
References
- ^ a b c d Craw, Victoria (26 October 2015). "My Son the Jihadi documents heartbreaking story of family of Thomas Evans". News.com.au. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
- ^ "My Son the Jihadi, Channel 4, review: 'urgent and essential viewing'". The Telegraph. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
- ^ "Dustin Hoffman, Judi Dench Score International Emmy Nominations". Variety. Retrieved 28 December 2016.
External links
- Official website
- My Son the Jihadi at IMDb
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