Ali Shariati: The revolutionary thinker whose ideas changed Iran

Overview

This is the untold story of Ali Shariati, an influential Iranian scholar whose revolutionary ideas helped shape the ideological basis of the 1979 Islamic revolution. This documentary explores how Shariati’s radical interpretation of religious thought in the Shah’s Iran recast Islam as a revolutionary force against authoritarianism and repression – and inspired a generation that increasingly demanded change.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

July 29, 2025

Original language

English

Countries

Qatar

Production

Al Jazeera English

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded