The Rise of ISIS
Synopsis
FRONTLINE investigates the miscalculations and mistakes behind the brutal rise of ISIS. Correspondent Martin Smith, who made "Truth, War & Consequences," "Beyond Baghdad," "Private Warriors" and "Gangs of Iraq," reports from Iraq on how the country began coming undone after the American withdrawal and what it means for the U.S. to be fighting there again.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Smith
- Original Score
- John E. Low
- Original Title
- The Rise of ISIS
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- PBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Smith
Martin Smith
John E. Low
Jennifer Brooks
Raney Aronson-Rath, Jason Breslow, David Fanning, Missy Frederick, Linda Hirsch
Department Leadership Roster
Jason Breslow
Producer
Missy Frederick
Producer
Linda Hirsch
Producer
Warzer Jaff
Producer
Michelle Mizner
Producer
Robin Parmelee
Producer
Jennifer Brooks
Editor
Martin Smith
Writer
Martin Smith
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rise of ISIS
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What is The Rise of ISIS about?
FRONTLINE investigates the miscalculations and mistakes behind the brutal rise of ISIS. Correspondent Martin Smith, who made "Truth, War & Consequences," "Beyond Baghdad," "Private Warriors" and "Gangs of Iraq," reports from Iraq on how the country began coming undone after the American withdrawal and what it means for the U.S. to be fighting there again.
Who directed The Rise of ISIS?
The Rise of ISIS was directed by Martin Smith.
Who stars in The Rise of ISIS?
The principal cast of The Rise of ISIS includes Martin Smith, Sarah Childress, Jim Gilmore, Jeremiah Kissel, Daniel Sugarman.
When was The Rise of ISIS released and how long is it?
The Rise of ISIS was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 54m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rise of ISIS?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rise of ISIS was composed by John E. Low.