The Rise of ISIS(2014)
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.
The Rise of ISIS (2014) is a documentary film directed by Martin Smith, released on February 5, 2014 with a runtime of 54m. It stars Martin Smith, Sarah Childress, Jim Gilmore and Jeremiah Kissel. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Martin Smith
- Writers:
- Martin Smith
- Producers:
- Linda Hirsch, Michelle Mizner, Robin Parmelee
- Production:
- PBS
- Status:
- Released
The Rise of ISIS Cast & Crew
Main cast
Martin Smith
as Self - Reporter
- Sarah Childress
Sarah Childress
as self
- Jim Gilmore
Jim Gilmore
as self
- Jeremiah Kissel
Jeremiah Kissel
as self
- Daniel Sugarman
Daniel Sugarman
as self
Key crew
Directed by Martin Smith, written by Martin Smith, produced by Linda Hirsch, Michelle Mizner and Robin Parmelee.
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The Rise of ISIS Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Rise of ISIS – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Rise of ISIS online?
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The Rise of ISIS (2014) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Rise of ISIS?
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The main cast of The Rise of ISIS (2014) includes Martin Smith, Sarah Childress, Jim Gilmore, Jeremiah Kissel and Daniel Sugarman. The film was directed by Martin Smith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Rise of ISIS released?
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The Rise of ISIS was released on February 5, 2014 and runs for 54m.
Is The Rise of ISIS worth watching?
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The Rise of ISIS (2014) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.