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Arafat - behind the Myth

on BBC One London

Who is the real Yasser Arafat ?
Middle East correspondent Marie Colvin spent a year investigating the man behind the public image. Gaining unusual access, Colvin goes behind the scenes to discover another side of Arafat's life, from moments of private ritual aboard his jet, to preparations for a secret meeting with Colonel Gadhafi.
Through eyewitness accounts and unique archive, the film examines Arafat's controversial past. Where did he come from? What motivates him? Why do people follow this controversial leader without a land? Narrated by John Rowe Producer Anthony Geffen

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Yasser Arafat
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Marie Colvin
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John Rowe
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Anthony Geffen

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