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Violent extremism and the Muslim response Modern conflicts Refugees, migrants and diaspora

Screening Room

Format: Documentary · Muslim history or life carries the story
Released: 2017 CE · 1438 AH†
Countries: US
Languages: ar (original) · en (original)
Approach: journalism
Depiction of sacred figures: The Prophet: Not applicable · Companions: Not applicable · Imams: Not applicable

Where to watch officially: No official link recorded. · Listed, not endorsed.

Overview

A documentary by Matthew Heineman about the Syrian activists of 'Raqqa Is Being Slaughtered Silently' who documented the crimes of the Islamic State and then sought refuge in Europe. ¹ ²

People and things also explored

The State· The Milkmaid· Paradise Now· Black Friday· The Kingdom· Turtles Can Fly· The Palestinian Exile· Dounia and the Princess of Aleppo

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islam.museum contributors. “City of Ghosts”. islam.museum, https://islam.museum/en/screen/madinat-al-ashbah-2017/. CC BY-SA 4.0. Accessed 2026-10-18.

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The State

Peter Kosminsky's British miniseries about Britons travelling to Syria to join ISIS; an award-winning, debated drama.