: An IMDb-listed TV movie that details the origins of the Islamic State, their ideological goals, and how their tactics changed modern warfare. City of Ghosts (2017)
It is praised for its documentary-like feel and for portraying the conflict from a local perspective, rather than an American one. Where to Watch: Available on Netflix . Profile (2018)
It won numerous awards for its poetic yet harrowing portrayal of life under extremist rule. Essential Documentaries
The rise of ISIS also spawned a sub-genre of Western films and series exploring the group’s inner workings and the recruitment of foreign fighters:
