Detainee 001
Documentary exploring post-9/11 first Guantanamo detainee
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About Detainee 001
Released: 2021
Platform: Hulu
Rating: TVMA
Run time: 1h 29m
Cast
About Detainee 001
Detainee 001 is 2021 documentary series revolving around the story of John Walker Lindh, the American who was captured in Afghanistan in 2001, less than three months after the September 11 attacks. The film explores the complexity of Lindh's case, the questions surrounding his capture, treatment and sentencing, and the implications for America's identity and values. Delving into deep layers of law, war, and moral relativism, Detainee 001 provides a revealing examination of the first American 'enemy combatant.'
Making / Production
The documentary series is directed by Greg Barker, known for his successful rendering of big political and historical events into compelling human stories. The production team left no stone unturned in gathering the pieces of Lindh's story, including interviews with key figures, real life footage, expert analysts and seldom-seen archival material.
Actors
- John Walker Lindh: As himself, through archival material. The focus of the series, Lindh's journey from suburban California to Afghanistan paints a complex picture of his motivations and eventual fate.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The film title Detainee 001 is derived from Lindh's status as the first detainee in America's global war on terror.
- John Walker Lindh is one of the most controversial figures post 9/11 era, causing debates on law, religion, terrorism and American identity.
- The series provides a close look at the U.S. interrogation and detention policy in aftermath of 9/11 through Lindh's case.
Quotes
- "Detainee 001: A case that made us question everything we thought we knew."
Music, Soundtrack
- The music and soundtrack for the series have been carefully selected to add depth to the narration and convey the gravity of events and emotions.
About Detainee 001
Detainee 001 explores the gripping story of John Walker Lindh’s capture in Afghanistan post 9/11.
