Finally, the dvd the one released in 2017 has no extras. The islamic state is an increasingly menacing threat to the middle east, and now it has threatened to raise its flag over the white house. Two undercover european reporters are tasked with joining isis via facebook, twitter, and direct phone calls. A look inside the mind of isis terrorists middle east. The documentary film, inside the edge is an unprecedented glimpse into the world of elite blackjack players as they take on casinos for millions. The recent fall of isis in iraq and syria saw the end of their puritanical rule over the region. Seek out the book too for much more detailed accounts of the germans trip. The origins of violence a brave documentary that will. Up until recently this group was known as isis but now they simply call themselves the islamic state or is for short. I learned so much from the book and never felt weighed down by a barrage of information. Take a look deep inside the organization that has taken the world by storm in past few months, and you might find out that your view will on the matter will change. He plans to publish a summary of his 10 days in the islamic state on.
The islamic state full length 2014 footage taken almost. The obama administration indicated on thursday that it would consider airstrikes against the islamic state of iraq and syria isis in the vicinity of mount sinjar in northern iraq, where some 40,000 members of a minority religious group are stranded without food and water after fleeing from isis militants who have threatened to kill them. The state of terror, two of americas leading experts on terrorism dissect the new model for violent extremism that the islamic state, known as isis, has leveraged into an empire of death in iraq and syria, and an international network that is rapidly expanding. Inside isis documentary explaining the origin, history. Sep 16, 2017 the state explores life inside isis the state is a fictional miniseries about people who join the islamic state airing on the national geographic channel. Inside the rise of isis the rise of isis frontline. The rise of isis by joby warrick, het meisje dat van is won. This book is the authors account of daniel rye ottosen, a 24yearold danish freelance photographer operating in northern syria, who had been abducted by the sunniislamist isis in may 20, but released months later. Inside syrias deadly dynasty, a fascinating twohour special that airs sunday on the national geographic network, documents the rise of syrian president bashar assad from an unassuming.
In the rise of isis, martin smith in search of al qaeda explores and explains how the islamic state of iraq and syria isis became a major force so quickly. Inside the army of terror, by michael weiss and hassan hassan, the most comprehensive of the three, traces the groups evolution and sheds particular light on how it. Hbo describes michael wares film as an illuminating window into the origins of a modern terrorist organization, which is an apt characterization. Apr, 2017 inside the head of an isis true believer. Reporter who spent ten days with isis says the west has no concept of how dangerous the group is and says they want to kill all nonbelievers and enslave their children. The following is a script from inside the air war which aired on october 25, 2015. The untold story is a documentary film written and presented by the english novelist and popular historian tom holland. The united states and its allies have been bombing. Inside the hacker world of lulzsec, anonymous, and the global cyber insurgency. The law that the documentary may violate is a prohibition on providing material support to designated foreign terrorist organizations ftos, or even just terrorists. Inside the army of terror, by michael weiss and hassan hassan, does a firstrate job of describing the islamic states layers in syria and in iraq.
In response, alqaeda chief ayman alzawahiri bin ladens successor concerned about isis expansion orders that isis be dissolved and isi operations should be confined to iraq. Inside the rise of isis the rise of isis frontline pbs. An inside look at the former capital of isis duration. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. Black flags the rise of isis from the 1st page this book grips like a superbly written thriller by the likes of tom clancy but its all history and very real in our time, one of the most cinematic books ive read every page is well written and descriptive, a book of the moment and for time to come. This is an animated documentary by scott coello featuring five diary entries from inhabitants living in the self styled islamic caliphate straddling the north of syria and north western iraq and gives a small window where the rest of the world can see inside this islamic utopia why would anyone want to live inside this man made hellhole you ask. Established in 1999, is one of the oldest conspiracy theory sites on the internet. May 22, 2017 worth watching this documentary on isis islamic state in iraq and greater syria explains the objectives, roots and history of it. The brutal rise of a terrorist army by benjamin hall. Inside the army of terror, by michael weiss and hassan hassan, the most comprehensive of the three, traces the groups evolution and sheds particular light on how it both cows and co. On the frontline, produced by ahlulbayt tv, places us at the epicenter of this everevolving cancer, and follows the brave iraqi citizens who have dared to stand united in their defiance of isis.
Sebastian jungers new documentary about syria the new. The archival footage used throughout this documentary comes from numerous sources. Ap on the morning of 19 august, the first of three flatbed trucks carrying three large litre water tanks. Jul 14, 2015 a new documentary from frontline exposes what its like inside isis for those women forced to have sex with isis fighters.
The james foley story, which debuted at the sundance film festival. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. I found this footage to be informative and scary at the same time. Feb 04, 2016 journalist james foleys beheading by isis told in hbos jim mary louise kelly talks to brian oakes about his documentary jim. Seek the truth, dont just accept things as they are presented.
After the fall of isis last bastion in syria, thousands of families with perceived or proven associations with the terror group were placed, in. In 2014, frontline correspondent martin smith spoke to barrett as part of the film the rise of isis, which traces how the group seized vast swaths of iraq and syria. Books about isis 92 books share book recommendations. Cnn affiliate expressen released this exclusive package showing life inside the city. Introduction inside the teenage brain frontline pbs. Sebastian jungers new documentary about syria the new yorker. Inside isis documentary press tv gives us a inside look at the impact and devastation of isis. Todenhofer was the first western journalist to travel to the selfproclaimed islamic state isis, alternatively known as isil, to find out the cause of the fighting in. The documentary explores the origins of islam, an abrahamic religion that developed in arabia in the 7th century. You will see how the islamic state is like opening up hell and looking inside. The state explores life inside isis the state is a fictional miniseries about people who join the islamic state airing on the national geographic channel. Mar 12, 2017 after the shocking rise of isis, the international community was afraid of the expansion of this group to eastern europe, the gulf states, and south asia. This is a shocking documentary that tells the story of how isis was started by one man named abu musab alzarqawi and how it all began under the bush administration and was made worse by the obama administration.
Cleopatra documentary biography of the life of cleopatra. The fall of syria and the rise of isis, a new documentary from sebastian junger to premiere on national geographic. Jul 10, 2016 ross kemp has recalled how he and his crew were shot at by isis fighters while filming his new documentary. The rise of isis frontline correspondent martin smith reports from iraq on. Yet while watching it is no picnic due to the graphic nature of whats on screen, only the dead see the end of war ultimately proves harder on the ears than it is on the eyes. Isis, hamas, al qaeda, 25,000 muslim terrorist attacks since 911. City of ghosts is best when it lets the activists tell their own stories, which they do in smoothly edited tagteam voiceover, in oncamera scenes from their life abroad and in ghastly. The rise of isis frontline correspondent martin smith reports from iraq on the miscalculations and mistakes behind the. Ross kemp has recalled how he and his crew were shot at by isis fighters while filming his new documentary. Todenhofer plans to use his firsthand experience of isis in a book he is writing about. The islamic state is, formerly known as the islamic state of iraq and syria isis, permitted filmmaker and vice news journalist medyan dairieh to have exclusive access to their operations for three weeks, allowing viewers insight into the horrifying inner world of jihadist militant extremists. Whats it like to live under the rule of the extremist group known as the islamic state, or isis. Concise, valuable, and a compelling read for anyone general reader or specialist interested in isis.
New documentary offers a look inside the frightening world of. Jun 12, 2017 in his new documentary, hell on earth. Aug 11, 2014 vice news gained exclusive access to isis and has produced a fivepart documentary revealing the unknown story of its message and influence. Isis took the syrian city of raqqa in 2014, and while it has now been liberated, the shadows of the terror groups cruelties still lurk in the pounded landsc. Dec 11, 2014 abu musab alzarqawi in 2006 when he was the leader of alqaida in iraq. Ross kemp shot at by isis snipers during filming of.
Inside the rise and reign of isiss leader frontline. Their speed and efficiency in which they advanced from syria. Sep 18, 2014 two isis books coming by clare swanson sep 18, 2014 as fears about the expansion of isis, the islamic state in iraq and syria, continue to mount, two publishers are rushing books about the. If you are interested in learning about the upheaval in the middle east, and the origins and operations of isis, from an on the ground perspective, i highly recommend reading this book. Isis was using manbij refugees as human shields to evacuate their own fighters and materiel as they faced defeat by a kurdishled ground.
It is insightful, approachable, and very well written. The first western journalist ever given access to the. Like so many documentaries of its kind, this starts out with the brave journalist. Watch fulllength episodes of pbs documentary series frontline for free. Warning thread documentary meeting isil presstv goes deep inside the terrorist group might contain content that is not suitable for all ages. Isis, facing a fierce assault on mosul, its last stronghold in iraq, is beset by divisions. In conclusion, this is the documentary to see if you want to have key questions about the war on isis answered. Metaphysical, new age, magical, wiccan supplies, books, tarot decks, buddhism, yoga, herbs, incense. The first western journalist ever to be given access to the. This state has been established by a hardline sunni jihadist group that emerged out of the syrian civil war. Albaghdadi renames isi as the islamic state in iraq and syria, or isis, as the group absorbs syrian alnusra, gaining a foothold in syria. Jurgen todenhofer, 74, spent 10 days in isiscontrolled territory. Inside the army of terror, and more the new york times. The documentary takes the viewers into the deep hierarchy of isis, the foundation, the history, origin of isis and their goals.
New documentary offers a look inside the frightening world. The islamic state full length 2014 footage taken almost exclusively from inside isis itself. From veteran frontline filmmaker michael kirk and his team comes the inside story of the creation of isis, and how the united states missed the many warning signs. An inside look at the former capital of isis youtube. Life inside the isis home base of raqqa, syria youtube. Very useful information and entire documentary is based on the middle east crisis. So a coalition of 14 countries led by the united states of america started air strikes against isis targets, mainly in iraq, rarely in syria. I know the us gave them many basic skills to survive some of the attacks on this promotional video. Unseen from the house, isis militants crept forward into the buildings garden, launching a sudden assault on this isolated position, targeting the group with snipers, machine gun and antitank. With isis continuing to take and hold territory in iraq and syria despite u. A spiritual, mystical, metaphysical, tarot and wicca superstore. The book provides an illuminating, muchneeded corrective to stock narratives, not only about the group that deliberately and deftly terrified.
Isis has overtaken swathes of syria and iraq, subjecting those trapped in areas. Inside the army of terror updated edition by michael. Oct 28, 2014 watch fulllength episodes of pbs documentary series frontline for free. Iran is backing the governments of these countries, but in yemen the situation is inverted. Women secretly film inside isis stronghold cnn video. A new documentary from frontline exposes what its like inside isis for those women forced to have sex with isis fighters. The following are not considered documentaries on this subreddit. By clicking on continue you confirm that you are 18 years and over. Tv news, articles, interviews, lectures, amateur home videos, mockumentaries, biopics, and vlogs. Aug 07, 2014 it may have seemed sudden but isis has been rebuilding inside iraq turning itself into a professional military force for years, according to brookings institute analyst charles lister. Mar, 2016 two syrian women took a hidden camera through the northern syrian city of raqqa to document their life under isis rule, according to cnn affiliate expressen tv. Explore a chilling world of violence and death from those who have experienced it firsthand in this documentary.
In the past year, president obama has referred to the islamic state, variously, as. Wsj looks at the situation in raqqa, syria, through the eyes of two activists and through the. A documentary on the life of cleopatra from her birth and childhood in alexandria, to her war over egypt with her brother ptolemy, to her affairs. Mods reserve the right to apply the dont be a jackass rule. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. Mar 10, 2015 inside isis delivers a detailed depiction of how isis came to be without pounding you with too much information. The fall of syria and the rise of isis, filmmaker nick quested traces the geopolitical decisions that unwittingly contributed to the syrian conflict and the rise of the socalled islamic state. The isis hostage by puk damsgard, atlantic books, london, aug. Inside isis documentary explaining the origin, history and. Despite all the new scientific research, inside the teenage brain suggests that there is a consensus among experts that the most beneficial thing for teenagers is good relationships with their. New documentary traces the rise of isis syria deeply.
Apr 04, 2018 isis built a state of administrative efficiency that collected taxes and picked up the garbage. Stern and berger offer a muchneeded perspective on how world leaders. This may be because benjamin hall, the author, was is a journalist with feet on the ground during the syrian revolution. After the shocking rise of isis, the international community was afraid of the expansion of this group to eastern europe, the gulf states, and south asia. Inside the hacker world of lulzsec, anonymous, and the global cyber insurgency olson, parmy on. Vice news gained exclusive access to isis and has produced a fivepart documentary revealing the unknown story of its message and influence. Ten days in the islamic state is a 2016 memoir by the german journalist jurgen todenhofer. Worth watching this documentary on isis islamic state in iraq and greater syria explains the objectives, roots and history of it. Journalist james foleys beheading by isis told in hbos jim. Ontvoerd, verkocht, ontsnapt by farida khalaf, the. Its terrible to see all of the gear the us gave to iraq going right into the isis hands. This movie contains hilarious scenes in which a german isis member pontificates at. Your neighbours beheaded, the terror of the religious police. Here is a list of some isis documentaries available to watch online today.
The origins of violence a brave documentary that will start many a fight. How did they come about and what led to their formation. A new book reveals how the mainstream muslim belief of global domination, combined with other appeals, means isis wont go easily. New documentary offers a look inside the frightening. Isis was using manbij refugees as human shields to evacuate their own fighters and materiel as they faced defeat by a. The first western journalist ever to be given access to the islamic state has just returned and this is what he discovered. Civilians who have expired documents are scared for their live. Inside the minds of the women who joined isis the new york times. Inside the army of terror, speaks at the 2015 texas book festival in austin.