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The State ()

Directed by Peter Kosminsky

Overview

A compelling, fictional story based on extensive research, “The State” follows the experiences of four young British men and women who have left their lives behind to join ISIS in Raqqah, Syria. Jalal (Sam Otto) is following in his older brother’s footsteps in deciding to travel to Syria and fight for ISIS, and has persuaded his best friend Ziyaad (Ryan McKen) to accompany him. Single mother Shakira (Ony Uhiara –Law and Order) arrives in Syria with her nine-year-old son Isaac, determined to bring her skills as a junior doctor to the aid of the Islamic State; and teenager Ushna (Shavani Seth) has left her family behind to fulfil what she sees as her religious duty after being radicalised on the internet.