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American Fugitive: The Truth About Hassan

The documentary "The Man Who Got Away" tells the gripping story of David Belfield, a former US citizen who renounced his citizenship to join the ranks of a terrorist organization and flee the country after murdering a prominent Iranian dissident.

Jean-Daniel Lafond's documentary delves into the life of David Belfield, an African American convert to Islam who allegedly murdered a former Iranian ambassador in 1980. Now known as Hassan Abdulrahman, Belfield fled to Iran and has remained there ever since. The film features Belfield attempting to justify his actions, while also exploring conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination.

Info about American Fugitive: The Truth About Hassan

Studio(s): InformAction Films

Originally Released: United States, Apr 22, 2006

Genres:Documentary