Journey to Mecca
(DVD) 

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Published
[United States] : National Geographic ;, [2011].
Format
DVD
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (45 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. 
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Main Library - Media
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Published
[United States] : National Geographic ;, [2011].
Edition
Widescreen version.
Language
English
UPC
727994754442

Notes

General Note
Videodisc release of the motion picture produced in 2009.
General Note
"Inspired by the journal of Ibn Battuta, 1204-1368, CE."--Opening frames.
General Note
Special features: interviews; behind the scenes, and more.
General Note
Aspect ratio 1.85:1.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Matthew Williams; directors of photography, Mecca, Ghasem Ebrahimian, Afshin Javadi, Rafey Mahmood; editor, Jean-Marie Drot; music, Michael Brook.
Participants/Performers
Chems Eddine-Zinoun, Hassam Ghancy, Nabil Elhouahabi.
Participants/Performers
Narrator, Ben Kingsley.
Description
The amazing story of Ibn Battuta, the greatest explorer of the Old World, following his first pilgrimage between 1325 and 1326 from Tangier to Mecca. His perilous journey resonates with adventure while presenting an unforgettable picture of Islamic civilization during the 14th century, culminating with Ibn Battuta's first Hajj. The story is book-ended by a close-up look at the contemporary Hajj, a pilgrimage to Mecca that draws three million Muslims from around the world.
Description
Follows the travels and travails of Ibn Battuta as he set out from Morocco in 1325 to journey to Mecca for his first Hajj and on to other Asian and African cities.
System Details
DVD, NTSC, Region 1; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Language
Open-captioned for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Awards
Winner Best Dramatic Short at 43rd annual Houston International Film Festival, 2010.

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