Jihad: A Story of the Others

Jihad: A Story of the Others examines the reasons behind the increasing number of individuals choosing to abandon their lives in pursuit of jihad. Deeyah Khan, the film’s director, has had personal experience with threats from extremists in the past and chooses to speak out, investigating how jihadists are able to convert more and more Westerners to their belief system.

The documentary features personal testimony from former extremists, shedding light on what they found alluring about this radical movement and how it affected their lives. Deeyah explores the streets of Britain, seeking out the views of modern Muslims and examining how they face issues of rejection and discrimination within society. These moments of insight provide viewers with possible answers to many questions about this movement that have not been addressed until now.