Rory Haines

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Captured by the U.S. Government, Mohamedou Ould Slahi (Tahar Rahim) languishes in prison for years without charge or trial. Losing all hope, Slahi finds allies in defense attorney Nancy Hollander (Jodie Foster) and her associate Teri Duncan (Shailene Woodley). Together they face countless obstacles in a desperate pursuit for justice. Their controversial advocacy, along with evidence uncovered by formidable military prosecutor, Lt. Colonel Stuart Couch (Benedict Cumberbatch), eventually reveals a shocking and far reaching conspiracy. Based on the New York Times best-selling memoir, this is the explosive true story of a fight for survival against all odds.

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The Mauritanian (2021)

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Rory was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. He graduated the Columbia University MFA Film program in 2012, where he met co writer Sohrab Noshirvani. In 2018, their critically acclaimed mini-series, Informer, was produced by Sam Mendes for BBC and Amazon, picking up a BAFTA nomination for best drama. Their debut feature, The Mauritanian, was adapted from Mohamadou Ould Slahi's memoir Guantánamo Diary. The movie was released in 2021, starring Jodie Foster, Tahar Rahim, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Sheilene Woodley. The film went on to receive nominations for 2 Golden Globes and 5 BAFTAS, including best adapted screenplay.

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