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Path of Blood

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Powerful and shocking videos taken by terrorists reveal how members of al-Qaida wage war against Saudi Arabia.

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Owen Gleiberman Variety 07/20/2018
For 90 random and often bloody minutes, we're dunked into the raw life of Al Qaeda. A little of this can go a long way, yet "Path of Blood" does have a verité "thriller" element. Go to Full Review
Robert Abele Los Angeles Times 07/19/2018
An archival documentary with the pounding, intimate heart of a Michael Mann thriller... Go to Full Review
Tara Brady Irish Times 07/19/2018
4/5
The most fascinating and compromised film of the year. Go to Full Review
Matthew St. Clair Cinema Sentries 10/08/2020
It does use the rare documentary technique of only letting footage demonstrate the subject at hand and it features a terrific musical score. At the same time, it's had to say "Run out and see it!" because it won't be for everyone. Go to Full Review
Phil Guie Film-Forward.com 03/25/2019
4/5
The effects of the war on terror on the people and societies of the Middle Eastern often goes unreported, but this unique documentary brings them to light in all their discomfort and viscera. Go to Full Review
Naila Scargill Trebuchet 02/28/2019
Pulling no punches, this is not for the faint of heart; the titular blood is very, very real. Go to Full Review
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07/27/2018 Really thought provoking film. Intense and revealing. See more 07/27/2018 Eye opening. Nothing quite like this film at the moment. A definite must watch; footage like this has never been released before. Exposing to say the least! See more 07/17/2018 Extraordinary editing. A unique way of demonstrating Al Qaeda nature by focusing on one specific gang, incredible. See more 07/17/2018 This film tells the story of Al Qaeda members operating in their home country and the Saudi government's efforts to defeat them. No talking heads, just extraordinary, compelling footage, both seized from Al Qaeda and shot by the Saudi security forces. See more 07/16/2018 Gripping behind-the-scenes look at Jihadis in Saudi Arabia. See more 07/15/2018 blew me away. gets behind the al-qaeada and terrorists' minds in a way that makes tv shows like "homeland" seem trivial. incredible how they got all that *real* FOOTAGE. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Powerful and shocking videos taken by terrorists reveal how members of al-Qaida wage war against Saudi Arabia.
Director
Jonathan Hacker
Producer
Jonathan Hacker, Peter Oberth
Distributor
Paladin
Production Co
Page 1, OR Media
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 13, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 25, 2018
Runtime
1h 31m
Sound Mix
Dolby
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