Islam: What the West Needs to Know (2006): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2006, Islam: What the West Needs to Know is a documentary and history film directed by Brian Daly.

What it’s about. Claiming that Islam is inherently violent and seeks to destroy all other faiths, cultures and systems of government, this provocative film presents Islamic writings to prove that fanaticism is not limited to just a few misguided souls. In interviews, noted experts on Islam refute mainstream media, diplomats and officials who have described Islam as a peaceful religion and that those who commit violence in its name represent a radical fringe.

Who’s in it. Islam: What the West Needs to Know stars Robert Spencer as Self, Serge Trifkovic as Self, Bat Ye'or as Self and Abdullah Al-Araby as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Islam: What the West Needs to Know sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Islam: What the West Needs to Know page.

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