VICE News: The Islamic State (2014) is a Documentary, News series that follows with unprecedented and exclusive access, VICE News journalist and filmmaker Medyan Dairieh spent three weeks filming alone inside the self-proclaimed caliphate of the Islamic State. The Islamic State, a hardline Sunni jihadist group that formerly had ties to al Qaeda, has conquered large swathes of Iraq and Syria. Previously known as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), the group has announced their intention to reestablish the caliphate and declared their leader, the shadowy Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, as the caliph. VICE News: The Islamic State is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. Fans of documentary series may also want to explore similar titles below.