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  • The Network (2019)
  • 80 min | Documentary
The Network (2019)
80 min | Documentary
To many, it's the stuff of fiction. In a small town in Pennsylvania, a reclusive Imam is accused of running a global network that peddles influence, corrupts children and buys political favours in more than 100 countries around the globe. ...See moreTo many, it's the stuff of fiction. In a small town in Pennsylvania, a reclusive Imam is accused of running a global network that peddles influence, corrupts children and buys political favours in more than 100 countries around the globe. Not much is known about the sect. But what we do know is they operate with an unusually high level of secrecy. The Gulen network is in the business of opening schools that attract the elites of society - and also offer scholarships to gifted disadvantaged children. And in many countries, they have powerful friends - often silencing those who speak out against them. This documentary is an examination of the group, its origins and its aims. This is a story with many twists and turns, and many alternative versions of the facts. We follow presenter Andrew Wilson on a global journey that takes in the Gulen network's headquarters in Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania; their global network of schools and test centres; and the hidden money trail of political influence peddling. We look at their expansion efforts in the Balkans, their quest for hearts and minds in Nigeria, and their alleged links to the American CIA. This documentary is a never before seen insight into a global and clandestine network, who some say is responsible for a bloody coup attempt in Turkey that killed hundreds of people. See less
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Jul 11, 2019 (United States)

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10 cast members
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Andrew Wilson's primary photo
Andrew Wilson
Self - Journalist Self - Journalist   See fewer
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Mary Addi
Self Self   See fewer
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Egemen Bagis's primary photo
Egemen Bagis
Self - Former EU Minister, Turkey Self - Former EU Minister, Turkey   See fewer
Avrupa Avrupa (2011)
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Agnes Bedard
Self - Journalist, The Upper Darby Sentinel News Self - Journalist, The Upper Darby Sentinel News   See fewer
The Network (2019)
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Onur Erim
Self Self   See fewer
The Network (2019)
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Mark Hall
Self Self   See fewer
Sushi: The Global Catch (2011)
David Hearst's primary photo
David Hearst
Self - Editor, Middle East Eye Self - Editor, Middle East Eye   See fewer
This Bitter End (2020)
Hüseyin Avni Karslioglu's primary photo
Hüseyin Avni Karslioglu
Self Self   See fewer
Berlin Mitte (1999)
Daniel Kawczynski's primary photo
Daniel Kawczynski
Self - Member of Parliament, UK Self - Member of Parliament, UK   See fewer
Real Crime (2001)
Yüksel Kocaman's primary photo
Yüksel Kocaman
Self Self   See fewer
The Network (2019)
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