1979: The Year of the Islamist Revolution I SLICE HISTORY | FULL DOCUMENTARY

Watch to understand how the first half of 1979 reshaped politics across the Middle East. 1979 marked a turning point in the Middle East, as political Islam gained force across a region shaped by authoritarian rule, Cold War alliances, rapid modernization and growing social unrest. The episode follows unrest in Afghanistan, the growing influence of Islamist movements, and Saudi concerns over whether Iran’s revolution could spread. Documentary: 1979: The Year Of The Islamist Revolution EP:1 Directed by: Jonathan Hacker Production: OR Media #documentary #freedocumentary #world #history #figures #war #doc #1979 #middleeast #politicalislam #islamism #iranianrevolution #historicaldocumentary