Rabiye Kurnaz vs. George W. Bush

After the terror attacks on 9/11 President George W. Bush launched the War on Terror. Many suspects were placed in a military prison in Guantanamo Bay, and among them was Murat Kurnaz. His mother, the talkative and spritely Rabiye, quickly takes charge when her son goes missing during a trip to Afghanistan. Together with her lawyer, the always correct Mr. Docke, they piece together what has happened with Murat. The judicial paper mill is in full swing. Along the way, we get to know these people. The friendly and caring Rabiye surely can’t be the mother of a terrorist?

This film is based on a true story about a mother that never gave up the fight for her son. It’s a personal story that grows increasingly frustrating as the years go by, but despite the tragic theme, this film is full of humor and optimism. We follow the steadfast Rabiye on her journey to justice. We see her and her lawyer travel to Washington and the Supreme Court, through a labyrinth of international politics and legal mazes.