1961

100. NFB — Sun, Sand and Sea — The Region — 28 min 03 s

This film traces the origins of the Islamic peoples, discusses Mohammed and his teachings, shows the extent of the Arab conquest and its contribution to our arts, sciences and techniques, and ends with the decline of Islam, its retreat and isolation from the world through many centuries. Part one of the original six—part series.

Producer — James Beveridge, Nicholas Balla
Script and Text — William Weintraub
Editor — Dennis Sawyer, Margaret Ellis, George Kaczender
Sound — Joan Edward, Jean Shannon
Voice and Narration — James Beveridge