Team Qatar: Up for Debate
Synopsis
Guided by the 22 year-old former president of the Oxford Union, they direct their immense curiosity and ambition towards mastering the arcane strategies of British parliamentary debate. They are determined to show they are not closed-minded extremists – and even more determined to win.
Quirky and endearing, entertaining and informative, the film offers an entertaining window onto the rapidly growing global culture of the Arab world and its relation to the West.
Details
- Year
- 2010
- Type of film
- Features
- Running time
- 89 mins
- Format
- HDCAM
- Director
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Liz Mermin
- Producer
- Lawrence Elman
- Editor
- Jake Roberts
- Director of Photography
- Lynda Hall
- Music
- Nick Fyffe
- Principal cast
- Qatari schools debating team and their coach Alex Just
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Drive Thru Pictures
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UK
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