Special features of this DVD: an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of Islam with producer's commentary ; a stunning tour of ancient Islamic architecture with producer commentary ; chapter search ; Dolby Digital.

Originally released by Gardner Films, 2000.

Director of photography, Regis Becker ; editors, Christopher Schultz and David Grossbach ; music, Leonard Lionnet.

Ben Kingsley, narrator.

"Tells the spectacular story of the great sweep of Islamic power and faith during its first 1,000 years, from the birth of the Prophet Muhammed to the peak of the Ottoman Empire under the reign of Seleyman the Magnificent. Historical re-enactments and a remarkable exposition of Islamic art, artifacts and architecture are combined with interviews of scholars from around the world to recount the rise and importance of early Islamic civilization." --container.

Not rated.

DVD.

Closed captioned for the hearing impaired.