Documentary 'The Bibi Files' Features Netanyahu Interrogation

A new documentary titled 'The Bibi Files,' produced by Alex Gibney and directed by Alexis Bloom, will screen as a work-in-progress at the Toronto International Film Festival, featuring previously unseen police interrogation footage of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The recordings, made between 2016 and 2018, were part of an investigation into allegations of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust against Netanyahu and include interviews with him, his family, and associates. Gibney described the footage as unprecedented, revealing insights into Netanyahu's character and actions that contributed to his legal issues. The documentary's release comes amid Netanyahu's ongoing trial, which has been marked by controversies regarding its timing and the legal framework governing privacy in Israel. Although the footage is significant, it has never been aired in Israel due to privacy laws, raising questions about its potential impact domestically. As the documentary seeks funding and further development, it highlights the challenges faced by journalism in covering complex political narratives.