Former Guantanamo Bay inmate Moazzam Begg has experienced a generation of conflict. The Confession captures the entirety of Begg’s story, from his forced confession and testimony as a free man, to his experience as a British Muslim and living the War on Terror. Commissioned by BBC Storyville and the BFI, The Confession is a gripping account of the rise of modern jihad, its descent into terror and the disastrous reaction of the West.

The Confession had its world premiere at Sheffield Doc/Fest in 2016 and was shortlisted as a nominee for the Grand Jury prize. Since the film has been screened in cinemas across the UK.