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Jodie Foster and Nancy Hollander Discuss "The Mauritanian"

Earlier this week Christiane spoke with Mohamedou Ould Slahi, the real life protagonist of an extraordinary story portrayed in the new film "The Mauritanian." He was detained for more than 14 years without charge at Guantanamo Bay. To delve deeper into the film, Christiane speaks with Mohamedou’s real life lawyer Nancy Hollander alongside actress Jodie Foster, who plays Hollander.

Jodie Foster and Nancy Hollander Discuss "The Mauritanian"

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