Release Date 2017

American Jihad

Synopsis /

American Jihad is a documentary feature exploring the phenomenon of home-grown jihadism and radicalization in the United States. Through stories from former jihadists and their families, the film shines a light on the strategic outreach and online tactics used by terrorist organizations to reach susceptible young Americans. 

American Jihad premiered on Showtime on March 25, 2017

Director /

  • Alison Ellwood

Writer /

  • Alison Ellwood

Producers /

  • Sarah Dowland

Executive Producers /

  • Peter Berg
  • Matthew Goldberg
  • John Logan Pierson
  • Brandon Carroll
  • Alex Gibney
  • Stacey Offman
  • Jeff Fager
  • Michael Radutzky

Cinematographer /

  • Brett Wiley

Editor /

  • Alison Ellwood
  • Alex Keipper

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