1979 - The Year Of The Islamist Revolution

During the 1970s the Middle East was a battleground for the Cold War; liberal pro-Western forces battled with pro-Soviet Arab Nationalists and Baathists. But in 1979 a series of events – the Iranian Revolution, Egypt’s peace with Israel, the Mecca Mosque Siege, and the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan – contributed to a radical change in the mind-set of the region and its leaders. It was the start of the meteoric rise of radical Islam.

This production, originally released in 2022, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Documentary series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Documentary, War & Politics genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.0 across its 1 season.

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• • Explores themes within Documentary and War & Politics.
• • Produced in United Kingdom.
• • Original Language: English.