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200790 minRdocumentary

6.9/ 10(10 ratings)• TMDB

Protagonist

200790 minRdocumentary

6.9/ 10(10 ratings)• TMDB

Four men share their stories of conflict and transformation, including a German terrorist and a bank robber, revealing the ties to Greek tragedy.

“What do a bank robber, a terrorist, a kung fu student, and a gay evangelist have in common? They're all just like you.”

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Four men share their stories of conflict and transformation, including a German terrorist and a bank robber, revealing the ties to Greek tragedy.

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Jessica Yu

Jessica Yudirector

Jessica Yu

Jessica Yuwriter

Hans-Joachim Klein

Hans-Joachim Kleincast

Mark Salzmancast

Chris Diamantopoulos

Chris Diamantopouloscast

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A German terrorist, a bank robber, an 'ex-gay' evangelist, and a martial arts student share their stories in Jessica Yu's 2007 documentary, Protagonist. Each man depicts a struggle with identity and morality. The film connects their experiences to themes of conflict and redemption, drawing parallels to Greek tragedy. It runs for 90 minutes and features interviews in German, English, and Greek.

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