CNN Presents: In the Footsteps of bin Laden
By Marilyn Moss
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9 p.m., Aug. 23
CNN
CNN's
fascinating documentary "In the Footsteps of
bin Laden" is a biography of sorts, a bio of
a man and of a growing terrorist landscape.
It's information we should have. Reported by
Christiane Amanpour (who better?), the docu
charts bin Laden's growth as a man and as a
radical. Hardly a detail of his life and
life's work is left behind in the
fast-moving look at this elusive man.
Bin Laden's desire to be a holy warrior and
to slay the infidels gets good play here,
not only the origins of that agenda but also
the twists and turns it has taken. Born to a
wealthy family, then transforming into a
figure of mythic proportions, bin Laden
offers one of the most fascinating tales of
the 20th century. The docu delves deep into
the man's motivations, religious fervor and
radicalism. Interviews with childhood
friends, family members and followers, along
with media and Middle East experts, paint a
portrait with much depth and explanation. As
the title suggests, we remain in his
footsteps even as we know him better.
