I remembered when this story came out but didn't dig into it too deeply at the time, so I was glad to get a chance to learn a bit more about it a few years later. The documentary goes through Khashoggi's writing and involvement with various activist groups, how the story about his death unfolded, and the response (or lack of response) from the rest of the world. It's more than a little frustrating to see how hesitant so many…
Found at least 250 reviews matching “the dissident”
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The Dissidents 2017
The Dissidents is entertaining, though it feels pretty classic tale. The main cast is pretty good.
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The Dissident 2020
Despite needless visualisations and a jarringly bombastic soundtrack, The Dissident still feels essential.
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The Dissident 2020
Can't believe that a studio hasn't picked this up. The facts are disturbing and tragic. The will and courage of dissidents like Omar and Jamal are undeniable.
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The Dissident 2020
Dissident is a documentary told in an investigated approach on the tragic murder of journalist Khashoggi. An upsetting account of silencing a journalist who wanted to speak the truth.
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