Summaries

Documentary chronicling the story of Denis Cuspert, aka Deso Dogg, and his journey from infamous German rapper to ISIS recruiter.

The Honey Trap is a feature documentary centered on Denis Cuspert (aka Deso Dogg) and his journey from infamous German rapper to ISIS recruiter. Director Chris Moukarbel (Cypher, Gaga Five Foot Two) tells an unexpected story, layering subjects such as Arab/Muslim representation as well as the circular relationship between Hollywood studios and the US Military. The film explores propaganda, recruitment, and the soft power of entertainment culture, woven with an affair between Cuspert and the FBI translator assigned to investigate him.

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Genres
  • Documentary
Release date Dec 5, 2024
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) TV-MA
Countries of origin United States
Official sites SHOWTIME
Language English
Production companies Showtime Documentary Films Permanent Wave Vespucci

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Runtime 1h 22m
Color Color
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