The Oath (Laura Poitras, 2010, 90 min.). Filmed in Yemen and Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, this is a story about the fateful 1996 encounter between a man who would later serve as a bodyguard to Osama bin Laden and a future prisoner of Guantánamo Bay. The fallout of that meeting set them on a path twisting toward 9/11 and beyond. Through a narrative rife with reversals, twists, and turns, director Poitras showcases the complexity and confusion surrounding these globally significant events. Winner of the 2010 Sundance Film Festival Excellence in Cinematography Award: Documentary. A co-production of ITVS in association with American Documentary/POV.
This event is a collaboration with the award-winning documentary series POV . Free with Museum admission. As seating is limited, advance ticket purchase for general admission and a reserved seat at the screening is recommended at www.museumtix.com .
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