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Inside Mecca
DVD cover
Directed byAnisa Mehdi
Release date
  • 2003 (2003)

Inside Mecca is a 2003 National Geographic documentary film by Anisa Mehdi that offers an intimate documentation of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. Aside from providing insight regarding the universal principles of Islam, this production emphasizes the historical significance of Mecca to both the Muslim and non-Muslim population. Often constituting a journey of epic proportions, it follows several pilgrims throughout their trip, and highlight their physical and mental preparation, the strain induced by the journey itself, and the spiritual ecstasy experienced upon arrival. The film is narrated by American voice actor Keith David.[1][2][3]

Home media

After the National Geographic Channel broadcast, the documentary was released on DVD and Blu-ray.

See also

References

  1. ^ IMDB entry
  2. ^ "Inside Mecca". News.nationalgeographic.com. 2010-10-28. Archived from the original on October 25, 2003. Retrieved 2011-10-18.
  3. ^ "Mecca: Behind Geographic TV's Rare Look Inside". News.nationalgeographic.com. 2010-10-28. Archived from the original on October 23, 2003. Retrieved 2011-10-18.