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An Islamic Conscience: The Aga Khan and the Ismailis
Synopsis
Born into a world of wealth and privilege, he devotes his life to eliminating poverty and inequality. A religious leader who traces his ancestry back to the Prophet Muhammad, he struggles to balance the traditional with the modern.
His Highness the Aga Khan is the spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, a Shia sect with 15 million followers around the world. At a time when Islam is at odds with itself and with the West, the Aga Khan represents a voice of moderation, speaking out for pluralism and diversity, and promoting dialogue between civilizations. But will he be heard?
Details
- Year
- 2010
- Type of film
- Features
- Running Time
- 61 mins
- Format
- DVCam
- Director
- William Cran, Jane Chablani, Shamir Allibhai
- Producer
- Clive Syddal, Andrea Nemtin, Bill Nemtin
- Co-Producer
- Clive Syddal, Andrea Nemtin, Bill Nemtin
- Editor
- Edward Radford, Trevor Aikman
- Screenwriter
- William Cran
- Principal Cast
- His Highness the Aga Khan
Genre
Production status
Complete
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Last updated 4th December 2009
