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What inspired Michael Winterbottom to make "The Road to Guantanamo"?

  • A reality show

  • A newspaper article

  • A stage play

  • A poem

Answer

"The Road to Guantanamo" was inspired by a newspaper article about the plight of the Tipton Three—three British Muslims held in Guantanamo Bay without charge. Director Michael Winterbottom's film aimed to shed light on their story and expose the injustices they faced, highlighting the broader issues of human rights and government accountability in the context of the "War on Terror."
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