History Channel - Declassified, Ayatollah Khomeini

Before there was Osama bin Laden there was Ayatollah Khomeini, a radical Muslim leader who challenged the world’s "infidels" in the name of Allah. After his father was killed by bandits, the young Khomeini was brought up by his mother and aunt. However, when he was only fifteen he suffered further loss as his aunt died and then shortly afterwards his mother also passed away. Under the guidance of his elder brother he learnt Islamic science, literature, and philosophy, eventually becoming a leading authority on theological law. In 1962 he became politically active and openly protested against the torturing and imprisonment of the people by the Shah of Iran, whose regime was seen to be safeguarding the interests of the US. On June 3 1963, Khomeini made a historic speech against the dependence of the Shah's regime on foreign powers, and its support of Israel. He was immediately arrested, but his imprisonment inspired major public demonstrations of support, that were eventually crushed by government troops in tanks.

Movie Genres: Biography, Foreign, War

Movie Released: 22 Dec, 2007

Video Length: 45 min

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