Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: The rise of the dangerous ISIS Leader

This investigative documentary traces the rise of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the former leader of ISIS, from his childhood in Iraq to his transformation into one of the most notorious figures of global jihadism. Traveling through Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan and the United States, the investigation explores his early life, radicalization, imprisonment at Camp Bucca, links to Al-Qaeda, and the creation of the Islamic State.

Rare photographs, intelligence documents and firsthand testimonies reveal the hidden networks behind his rise to power, while survivors and former associates offer contrasting accounts of the man behind the ISIS leader. The documentary also examines the fall of Mosul and the devastating impact of ISIS rule on civilians, prisoners and Yazidi women.