A Radical Life

2022 1h 24m EN

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7.8

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6.3

IMDB

★7.8TMDB · 8★6.3IMDB · 110

Documentary

Synopsis

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An unfiltered look at the former First Lady of ISIS, Tania Joya, who for twelve years was married to John Georgelas, the highest ranking American in ISIS.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Tania Joya
Self
Yahya Al-Bahrumi
Self - Tania's husband

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ricki Stern
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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84 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ricki Stern, shot by Nelson Hume. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Hannah Vanderlan shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Tania Joya and Yahya Al-Bahrumi carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt21662244 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 8 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Ricki Stern directs. Nelson Hume behind the camera. Hannah Vanderlan cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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184 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 4 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Ricki Stern, shot by Nelson Hume. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Hannah Vanderlan shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Tania Joya and Yahya Al-Bahrumi carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt21662244 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 8 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.