The Shamima Begum Story

2023 1h 29m EN

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

Documentary

Synopsis

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At 15, Shamima Begum left London to join the terror group Islamic State. For the first time, her account of what happened is investigated to find the truth.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Where to watch · US

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Cast

Shamima Begum
Self
Josh Baker
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Joshua Baker
Writers: Joe Kent
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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

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ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Shamima Begum and Josh Baker carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt21237628 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Joshua Baker directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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189 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 3 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Shamima Begum and Josh Baker carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt21237628 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.