Dugma The Button
Global Cultures
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57m
An intimate portrait of four distinct Al Nusra suicide bombers in Syria. From a Saudi who loves singing to a worried British convert, this film embeds with ‘martyrdom seekers.’ As they await their "Dugma" mission, it reveals the faith and doubt driving them. Winner, Best Documentary - Festival du Television Monte Carlo 2017.
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