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Isis: The Origins of Violence

The film delves into the formative experiences that led to Isis's radicalization, as portrayed by Tom Holland.

Historian Tom Holland investigates the origins of Isis's extreme violence, tracing its roots through Paris, Istanbul, Sinjar, and Cairo. He examines the group's interpretation of Islamic concepts like jihad and caliphate, and explores whether its ideology is a reaction to the Westernization of Islam, dating back to Napoleon's time.

Info about Isis: The Origins of Violence

Studio(s): Blakeway Productions

Originally Released: United States, May 17, 2017

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary