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‘The actual critique is being lost’: the truth about Jihad Rehab, the year’s most controversial documentary

The film, which follows former Guantánamo detainees in a rehabilitation program, sparked concerns over consent and ethics. Then came the backlash

The Guardian - US · Oct 23, 2022

"A White Woman's Documentary About Muslim Extremists Is Being Canceled. Guess Why"

An interesting article here at Reason by Robby Soave; I don't know anything else about the controversy, so I can't vouch for it, but I've generally liked Soave's work, and thought it was worth pointing to. I'd be glad to point to thoughtful contrary views, if our readers recommend them.…

Reason · Sep 26, 2022

A White Woman's Documentary About Muslim Extremists Is Being Canceled. Guess Why.

Numerous critics object to the fact that the filmmaker, Meg Smaker, is a white woman.

Reason · Sep 26, 2022

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Jihad Rehab: former Guantánamo prisoners call for documentary to be withdrawn

Film speaks with men at a rehabilitation centre in Saudi Arabia who had previously been held at Guantánamo Bay detention camp

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2022

Jihad Rehab review – eye-opening documentary on a controversial program

Meg Smaker’s look at a facility aiming to ‘deradicalize’ offers empathy and context

The Guardian - US · Jan 23, 2022

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