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Terror's Advocate (French: L'Avocat de la terreur) is a 2007 French feature documentary film on controversial lawyer Jacques Vergès. Produced by Rita Dagher and directed by Barbet Schroeder, it explores how Vergès assisted, from the 1960s onwards, anti-imperialist terrorist cells operating in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.
Oct 12, 2007 · Terror's Advocate is a fascinating portrayal of a controversial political figure; both morally unsettling and emotionally gripping. Read Critics Reviews
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- Documentary
- Barbet Schroeder
Oct 12, 2007 · Oct. 12, 2007. When we first meet Jacques Vergès — even before the opening titles of “Terror’s Advocate,” Barbet Schroeder’s astonishing new documentary — he is playing down the genocide...
- Barbet Schroeder
- A.O. Scott
- 135 min
A documentary on Jacques Vergès, the controversial lawyer and former Free French Forces guerrilla, exploring how Vergès assisted, from the 1960s onwards, anti-imperialist terrorist cells operating in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.
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- Magnolia Pictures
- Barbet Schroeder
Movies. Terror’s Advocate. By Richard Brody. December 27, 2018. Photograph from Alamy. Barbet Schroeder directed this fascinating, appalling documentary portrait, from 2007, of the French...
- Condé Nast
Oct 12, 2007 · From the lawyer's inflammatory and provocative cases to his controversial terrorist links, Barbet Schroeder follows the winding trail left by this "devil's advocate" as he forged his unique path in law and politics.
Terror's Advocate. A documentary on Jacques Vergès, the controversial lawyer and former Free French Forces guerrilla who has defended unpopular figures . Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
