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DOCUMENTARY . 2014 . 1h 27m . 7.7/10

The Newburgh Sting_

Just 60 miles north of New York City sits the poverty-stricken town of Newburgh, where, in 2009, four men were arrested for a plan to bomb two Jewish centers in the Bronx. But their leader, a suspicious Pakistani businessman planted by the government as an informant, led these men straight into the hands of the authorities. With endless footage gathered from hidden cameras, directors David Heilbroner and Kate Davis investigate just what homegrown terrorism truly means in this shocking and galvanizing exposé.

7.7/10
Rating
1h 27m
Runtime
2014
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Just 60 miles north of New York City sits the poverty-stricken town of Newburgh, where, in 2009, four men were arrested for a plan to bomb two Jewish centers in the Bronx. But their leader, a suspicious Pakistani businessman planted by the government as an informant, led these men straight into the hands of the authorities. With endless footage gathered from hidden cameras, directors David Heilbroner and Kate Davis investigate just what homegrown terrorism truly means in this shocking and galvanizing exposé.

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The Newburgh Sting was released 12 years ago in 2014.
Overview
Just 60 miles north of New York City sits the poverty-stricken town of Newburgh, where, in 2009, four men were arrested for a plan to bomb two Jewish centers...
The Newburgh Sting is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 27m.

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Released
Runtime
87 min (1h 27m)
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Rating
7.7/10 (10 votes)

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What is The Newburgh Sting about?
Just 60 miles north of New York City sits the poverty-stricken town of Newburgh, where, in 2009, four men were arrested for a plan to bomb two Jewish centers in the Bronx. But their leader, a suspicious Pakistani businessman planted by the government as an informant, led these men straight into the hands of the authorities. With endless footage gathered from hidden cameras, directors David Heilbroner and Kate Davis investigate just what homegrown terrorism truly means in this shocking and galvanizing exposé.
How long is The Newburgh Sting?
The Newburgh Sting has a runtime of 87 minutes (1h 27m).
What is the rating of The Newburgh Sting?
The Newburgh Sting has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 based on 10 votes on TMDB.

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