‘The Mauritanian’: What is life like after Guantanamo Bay? | The Stream

One phone call changed the course of Mohamedou Ould Slahi’s life. The call - made by a cousin from Osama Bin Laden's phone - formed the basis for his false imprisonment and torture in the US military's Guantanamo Bay prison camp.
His rendition and detention is now the subject of a Hollywood biopic ‘The Mauritanian’. The film, which stars Tahar Rahim as Slahi and Jodie Foster as his lawyer Nancy Hollander, is an eye-opening account of life for prisoners at Guantanamo Bay.
In this episode of The Stream, we meet Slahi and Hollander to discuss the movie, Slahi’s life after release, and efforts to close Guantanamo Bay for good.
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[@aljazeeraenglish]

Thanks for watching everyone. Tell us what you think in the comments below.

[@justdogood7413]

That's right! 'Terrorism' is a ploy for oppressive governments to cover their own state-sponsored terrorism. Sad! Share this before it's removed. Remember, you could save innocent lives and contribute to justice globally by bringing awareness.

[@squeek5810]

As a Australian citizen I find this disturbing as to what America gets away with in the name of peace, this is just wrong in always.

[@dudleybarker2273]

brilliant film! Mohamedu was powerfully portrayed by Tahar Rahim and it was wonderful to see the man himself at the end (not to mention footage of the joyously moving welcome he received upon his return home). the fact that he and his wife are not able to live together really upset me, though - how is this even possible?!

[@robertafoginthemorning6678]

Here in america Bozeman MT, my son is in jail, systematic racism, I can't even see him because, he's in booking and being tortured. My son Robert Bennett Jr.

[@joostvleeuwen6088]

May our lord's guidance and mercy be upon you, your son and your loved ones, may he grand you to be among the succesfull ones in this life and the next. Inshallah.

[@muhammadb6416]

Sorry to hear that.

[@JasonC683]

one day there will be justice, stay strong. In the meantime don't give up the struggle in the US.

[@ayandasigxashe7198]

Please Be hopeful positive change is on the way!!! Things are changing though slow. I have you in my prayers 🙏

[@davidwalalason7630]

Take heart Ma'am and believe in the lord jesus you'll one day rapp your arms around your beloved son Bennett jnr

[@ayandasigxashe7198]

Mohamedadu you have a beautiful soul, smile spirit!!! After what you went through!!Wow oh Wow may Allah be with you always 🙏. Nancy, love you to bits, I am in tears as I type this❤️🙏. I watched the trailer over & over again, the actors are superb.. I am watching the movie over this Easter break, you are my inspiration. God Bless you all❗❗❤️

[@valsanderson2370]

America has such bad karma when it comes to hypocrisy and human rights violations-around America and the world. Democracy dies if we don’t end this war in terror, drugs, poverty. And if human rights aren’t valued.

[@traveltreats5253]

I had read a lot about Guantanamo and they way they gave the prisoners, electric shocks, scared them with dogs, and indulged in the most demeaning manner. Inhumane behaviour. The US authorities and all those who inflicted such horrific pain should be punished. Hats off to Nancy and her assistant for coming to Salahi's rescue. Amazing woman and happy to see Salahi back.

[@MilkyWay-tk5rm]

A Great contribution, Thank you Femi and her team.

[@misslady0075]

To all World leaders; treat people as you yourselves want to be treated. Whatever wrongs World leaders wish upon their People, may GOD'S ANGER BE UPON THEM TRIPLE, TRIPLE, TRIPLE.

[@muhammadjamal5011]

Today I am a human being

[@sergioc.6431]

Is that right

[@RogerCRocha]

Heartcrushing

[@iai2354]

And tomorrow I'm a seal

[@BeerPatio]

I am a meat popsicle.

[@triggerwoman8884]

Mashallah Muhamaduo... Ramadan Mubarak..jazak Allahu khayran

[@davidwalalason7630]

"Terrorism is a political crime" I like that..💯

[@turboflacko946]

well done

[@dalensajero6805]

Where is this movie showing?

[@aljazeeraenglish]

Hi, Dalens. It's streaming on KZbin, Amazon Prime and Google Play.

[@habibahmed3191]

@@aljazeeraenglish Is it free to watch on Amazon?

[@user-gu7ef3rt9i]

All is same ,, Our blood is same .. just we need to understand both each other

[@mudani2300]

The West has spread/created this pandemic called terrorism. Great movie 🍿 by the way peace be with you Brother/Team.

[@tanyakashyap6944]

Wow 🎧✌️✌️ Kudos..

[@davidwalalason7630]

Can someone plz help to know the name of the "movie"

[@salma.8961]

"The mauritanian"

[@davidwalalason7630]

@@salma.8961 thanx alot

[@Leishalynn]

It's out in theaters? Who TF is goin to theaters RN?! Not me. Stream it.

[@aljazeeraenglish]

It's streaming on KZbin, Amazon Prime and Google Play.

[@Leishalynn]

@@aljazeeraenglish Thank you 😊

[@user-cp9gm4yp2p]

Absolutely amazing. Please pleaseeeeeeee do more vedios .

[@Demi_maru]

My guy's disappointed..hahhaha. nobody wants to be detained in Guantanamo

[@MoKhan313]

Definitely this man is not speaking from his heart. He is saying what he is told to say. There is a reason why he was let go.

[@georgegicharu8074]

Watching

[@Leishalynn]

Who did the rich white lawyer's perfect nails?

[@lakerinspires]

The injustice if life. Being torture and cheated of certain privileges before you are discovered to be really innocent. In Africa, this is worse.

[@uncleruckus4060]

Wow that's Jodie foster now ? Damn Looks like a great grand ma

[@mot3470]

why has no 1 heard of this film when it was at the cinemas cuz usa and uk dont want the public to know what that prisons really like. its not fair and not humainan

[@josephking7219]

Mohamedu belongs to GOD. God will destroy that bay. I want to read the book and watch the movie. Thanks Aljazeera 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ibrahimaflanacay9609]

i what to now Mohamed Al Jazera is somalia news channel like somalia friends

[@lttan2867]

To ever think justice will prevail, those G'tmo Bay detainee's might be dreaming.Hopefully their dream may come's true. Good luck.

[@edsonassim905]

oi linda família 👪👫💑💞💖🌙🌜🌞

[@siddharthachhetri7303]

Everyone out there all hypocrites.....they hate Americans but loves yoyo and dreams dollars....... Kungflu devoured 2.7 M human lives and no one utters a word Even tedro has become numb. Every one reasons for a reason for self interest and not for humanity. Let peace prevail. Pray for world.

[@zumbawakanda3035]

Didn’t Obama promised to close this place 😮

[@harrow2355]

Similar on a smaller scale to what is happening in Myanmar,military +innocent people condemned by the military for really a justice system developed by a military that is not civil in it's legal form,yes the americans are guilty of crimes against humanity.

[@sabihatanveer8494]

Close g'bay ,Mohammadu was instrumental in showing the way to Islam to one of his 6 feet captor is presently is Muslim and a good friend of his, doesn't it speak volumes about humanity coming to the fore in the most remote location of the world, see for yourself on KZbin

[@JasonC683]

We need to stop calling these people terrorists, we dont use those same words for americans who do far worse. Lets call them captured combatants.

[@hoover-dn5jk]

You need to lose a war to be war criminal or terrorist. The Blackwater contractors trump released murdered children, but he calls them heroes.

[@uncleruckus4060]

Actor English is too good and doesn't look Mauritanian

[@lixiastone8503]

Folks, Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died for our sins. He was buried and resurrected on the third day. Believe on Him to be saved.

[@KatyYoder-cq1kc]

And hold America accountable, don't forget that, Christian