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Islam: Empire of Faith

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Islam: Empire of Faith
DVD cover
Written byJonathan Grupper
Directed byRobert H. Gardner
StarringBen Kingsley (narrator)
Music byLeonard Lionnet
Original languageEnglish
Production
CinematographyRegis Becker
EditorsDavid Grossbach
Christopher Schultz
Running time240 minutes
Original release
NetworkPBS
Release2000 (2000)

Islam: Empire of Faith is a documentary series, made in 2000, that details the history of Islam, from the birth of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad to the Ottoman Empire. It is narrated by Ben Kingsley and is available as three DVDs or two video volumes in NTSC format.

The first episode deals with the life of Muhammad, the second with the early Caliphates, Crusades, and Mongol invasion, and the third with the Ottoman Empire and Safavid dynasty.[1]

Boston College professors Jonathan Bloom and Sheila Blair served as consultants for the series.

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References

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  1. ^ Davies, Nicholas (4 August 2013). "DFI Film Review: 'Islam: Empire of Faith'". Doha Film Institute. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
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