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201039 minPGdocumentary

7.2/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Killing in the Name

201039 minPGdocumentary

7.2/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

In 2005, a suicide bomber killed 27 people at Ashraf's wedding, prompting him to confront terrorism around the globe.

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In 2005, a suicide bomber killed 27 people at Ashraf's wedding, prompting him to confront terrorism around the globe.

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Jed Rothsteindirector

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In 2005, a suicide bomber walked into Ashraf's wedding, killing 27 people. Now he is on a quest to confront terrorism around the globe.

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