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Among the Believers

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2015 | 84 min | Documentary

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Right up the alley of anyone who loves backroom deals and speeches and anyone who likes learning something new. Power and ambition drive every scene. Liked 13th? This is a good next one.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Moves through the story clearly, at 1 hr 24 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
What might put you off
Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.

An unsettling and eye opening exploration into the spread of the radical Islamic school Red Mosque, which trains legions of children to devote their lives to jihad, or holy war, from a very young age. With incredible access and chilling footage, Among the Believers is a timely and relevant look into the causes that have led to the growth of radical Islam in Pakistan and around the world.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    95% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    7 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 2K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mohammed Naqvi, Hemal Trivedi

  • Abdul Aziz GhaziHimself, Imam Abdul Aziz
  • Pervez HoodbhoyHimself
  • Abdul Rashid GhaziHimself, Imam Abdul Rashid (archive footage)