My Son the Jihadi
My Son the Jihadi is a 2015 British documentary directed by Peter Beard. Produced for broadcast television. It was broadcast on 22 October 2015 on Channel 4.[1]
| My Son the Jihadi | |
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| Directed by | Peter Beard |
| Starring | Michael Evans Sally Evans Thomas Evans |
| Original language(s) | English |
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| Distributor | Channel 4 |
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Plot
Channel 4 documentary about British mother, Sally Evans, whose son, Thomas, had been recruited by - and joined - an Islamist terrorist organisation, Al-Shabaab, in Somalia.
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 44th International Emmy Awards | Best Documentary[2] | Nominated |
| 2016 | British Academy Television Awards | Best Single Documentary | Won |
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References
- "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.
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