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Mosul

May 14, 2019 | IMDB 7.1

86 min Watch Now

Documentary

An Iraqi journalist joins an army of uneasy allies and unforgettable characters in the epic battle to liberate the city of Mosul from the Islamic State.

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Ali Maula

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