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It’s unusual when lesson planning involving compelling issues of national importance can encompass the imminent release of a major motion picture like "The Mauritanian." It’s even more unusual when the film boasts A-list actors like Jodie Foster and Benedict Cumberbatch, and an acclaimed director like Kevin Macdonald. That was the reality this week when the production company supported an advance virtual screening of the film for the FSU community Wednesday. Before the screening, Marin...

Let’s take a look at the stellar actors appearing in the movie. Tahar Rahim as Mohmedou Ould Slahi Actor Tahar Rahim attends Le Passe photocall during the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 17, 2013 in Cannes, France. (Getty Images) Born in July 1981, Tahar Rahim is a French actor of Algerian descent. Rahim started his acting career in the movie ‘The 9/11 Commission Report’ in 2006. After featuring in a couple of projects, Rahim garnered universal acclaim ...

Is torture ever OK? New movie illustrates important human rights issues | Opinion Tallahassee Democrat 2/15/2021 Mark Schlakman, Your Turn © GRAHAM BARTHOLOMEW/STX Jodie Foster and Benedict Cumberbatch face off as opposing lawyers in "The Mauritanian." It’s unusual when lesson planning involving compelling issues of national importance can encompass the imminent release of a major motion picture like "The Mauritanian." It’s even more unusual when the film boasts A-lis...