The Islamic State (2014)
The Islamic State, a Sunni jihadist group that formerly had ties to al Qaeda, has conquered large swathes of Iraq and Syria. Previously known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), the group has announced its intention to re-establish the caliphate and has declared its leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, as the caliph.
Primary Title
- The Islamic State
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 11 December 2016
Release Year
- 2014
Start Time
- 20 : 30
Finish Time
- 21 : 20
Duration
- 50:00
Channel
- Viceland
Broadcaster
- Sky Network Television
Programme Description
- The Islamic State, a Sunni jihadist group that formerly had ties to al Qaeda, has conquered large swathes of Iraq and Syria. Previously known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), the group has announced its intention to re-establish the caliphate and has declared its leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, as the caliph.
Classification
- M
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
- Arabic
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Documentary television programs--United States
- IS (Organization)--History
- Terrorism--Middle East
- Terrorism--Religious aspects--Islam
Genres
- Advice
- Documentary
Contributors
- Medyan Dairieh (Director)
- Ben Anderson (Narrator)
- VICE News (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Documentary television programs--United States
- IS (Organization)--History
- Terrorism--Middle East
- Terrorism--Religious aspects--Islam