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Explosive Oscar-Contending Documentary ‘The Bibi Files’ Trains Lens On Netanyahu Corruption Allegations, As Middle East Wars Hang In The Balance – The Backstory
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption case is explored in 'The Bibi Files,' the Oscar-shortlisted documentary from Alexis Bloom.
At every stage of release, the Oscar-shortlisted documentary The Bibi Files has faced tremendous challenges – obstacles that might have derailed filmmakers without the fortitude of director Alexis Bloom and producer Alex Gibney. The Bibi Files is built around leaked interrogation videos of Netanyahu, his wife and eldest son as they were questioned by police examining corruption allegations against the prime minister that date back almost 10 years. Perhaps more damning, the film features interviews with a number of observers who maintain Netanyahu has extended the war in Gaza for over a year and invaded Lebanon to forestall a prosecution that threatens his political career.
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