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Twenty years ago, novelist Salman Rushdie was a wanted man with a million pound bounty on his head. His novel, The Satanic Verses, had sparked riots across the Muslim world. The ailing religious leader of Iran, the Ayatollah Khomeini, had invoked a little-known religious opinion - a fatwa - and effectively sentenced Rushdie to death. This film looks back on the extraordinary events which followed the publication of the book and the ten year campaign to get the fatwa lifted. Interviews with Rushdie's friends and family and testimony from leaders of Britain's Muslim community and the Government reveal the inside story of the affair.
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Questions about The Satanic Verses Affair
How long is The Satanic Verses Affair?
The Satanic Verses Affair has a runtime of 1h 30m (1 hour and 30 minutes).
Who directed The Satanic Verses Affair?
The Satanic Verses Affair was directed by Janice Sutherland and released in 2009.
What genre is The Satanic Verses Affair?
The Satanic Verses Affair is a Documentary film (2009).
Who stars in The Satanic Verses Affair?
The cast of The Satanic Verses Affair includes Salman Rushdie.
