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201559 min0documentary

5.5/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Warriors from the North

201559 min0documentary

5.5/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

A Danish-Somalian boy known as 'The Shadow' reflects on his recruitment by al-Shabaab while standing in a housing development in Copenhagen.

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Søren Steen Jespersen

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A Danish-Somalian boy known as 'The Shadow' reflects on his recruitment by al-Shabaab while standing in a housing development in Copenhagen.

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Nasib Farahdirector

Søren Steen Jespersendirector

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A Danish-Somalian boy known as 'The Shadow' reflects on his life in a housing development in Copenhagen. He describes how recruiters from al-Shabaab targeted him and the feelings of confusion that drew him toward militant extremism. The narrative contrasts his experiences with the aftermath of a suicide attack by a former friend, illustrating the tragic outcomes of radicalization. Directed by Nasib Farah, the film runs for 59 minutes.

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