The Dissident
- Documentary
When Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi disappears after entering Saudi Arabia’s consulate in Istanbul, his fiancée and dissidents around the world are left to piece together the clues to a brutal murder and expose a global cover up perpetrated by the very country he loved.
The Dissident is a documentary that investigates the 2018 disappearance and murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi at Saudi Arabia's Istanbul consulate. Released on December 25, 2020, the film pieces together testimony from Khashoggi's fiancée and global dissidents to expose what evidence suggests was a coordinated cover-up by the Saudi government.
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Jamal KhashoggiSelf (archive footage)
Omar AbdulazizSelf - Interviewee
Prince Mohammed bin Salman al SaudSelf (Footage)
İrfan FidanSelf - Public Prosecutor
Agnès CallamardSelf - Interviewee
Hatice CengizSelf - Interviewee
John O. BrennanSelf - Interviewee
Fahrettin AltunSelf - Interviewee
Anthony J. FerranteSelf - Interviewee
Abdulhamit GulSelf - Interviewee
Donald TrumpSelf (archive footage)
Bob CorkerSelf (archive footage)
Amr Moussa
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When was The Dissident released?
The Dissident was released on December 25, 2020.
What happened to Jamal Khashoggi?
Khashoggi, a Washington Post columnist and critic of the Saudi government, disappeared after entering Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul in October 2018. The documentary investigates evidence pointing to his murder and the subsequent cover-up.
Where can I watch The Dissident?
The film became available on various streaming and VOD platforms following its theatrical release, though specific current availability depends on your region and platform.
Who is featured in the documentary?
The film features interviews with Khashoggi's fiancée and dissidents from around the world who help piece together details of what occurred.
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