Series 1: 10. It’s all behind me now

I'm Not a Monster

BBC

Documentary, Society & Culture, True Crime

4.8 • 6.4K Ratings

🗓️ 12 February 2021

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

Sam’s son Matthew was just seven when he was taken to Syria and the Islamic State group. He thought he’d never see America again. Now he’s back with his dad and talks of the “sweet relief” of being home. Josh finds out how he and Sam’s other children are doing now. This episode includes references to violence and some upsetting moments involving children. Reporter: Josh Baker Written by: Josh Baker and Joe Kent Producers: Joe Kent and Max Green Production assistant: Lucie Sullivan Composer: Sam Slater Mixed by: Tom Brignell Series Editor: Emma Rippon Commissioning Executive: Dylan Haskins Commissioning Editor: Jason Phipps “I’m Not a Monster” is a collaboration between BBC Panorama and FRONTLINE (PBS) and is a BBC Radio Current Affairs production for BBC Sounds

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0:00.0	BBC Sounds, Music, Radio, Podcasts.
0:05.0	Before we begin, I just want to let you know there are some references to violence in this episode
0:10.6	and some upsetting moments involving children.
0:18.8	Yeah, I'm out.
0:20.8	I'm out.
0:21.8	I'm free.
0:24.8	Matthew's just rescued his frisbee from the middle of a bush.
0:28.6	I'm just going to throw it over there.
0:31.2	We're in a park with his dad Juan.
0:34.2	It's been great having him at home.
0:36.6	For a long time, I didn't even think they were around anymore.
0:41.6	Do you remember the first time that you saw him at?
0:44.0	Yes.
0:45.2	He was very skinny and malnutrition.
0:49.4	He looked like a completely different person, no hair.
0:53.2	Then he ran up and jumped on arms and hugged me.
0:56.4	How did you feel?
0:57.9	That day was nice.
1:00.9	We just hang out.
1:02.9	Like...
1:03.9	Watch Harry Potter and I believe in you.
1:05.9	Yeah, we watch Harry Potter.
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