Deeyah Khan's documentary shows the men (and one woman) involved in the jihadi movements of the 80s and 90s. As an interviewer, Deeyah is a generous interviewer, allowing the subjects plenty of latitude to express themselves, but she is also adept at asking searching questions, never denying the horrific nature of violent extremism. Beautifully shot, the film gives an insider view of their processes of radicalisation, focussing on social and psychological factors. The intimacy is electric, and the personal stories are allowed to unfold in all their complexity. A nuanced take on one of the pressing social issues of our age that lingers in the mind long after the credits roll.
Review of Jihad: A Story of the Others
