“Kingdom of Silence” explores the life of journalist Jamal Khashoggi who was murdered by Saudi operatives on Oct. 2, 2018. Filmmaker Richard Rowley investigates the politics behind Khashoggi’s life and death with contributions from journalist Lawrence Wright, human rights activist Mohamed Soltan, former U.S. Deputy of National Security Ben Rhodes and others. 

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A Journalist's 'Kingdom Of Silence'

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