The Ornament of the World
Nov 19, 2019 · 1h 56m
Director
Michael SchwarzOverview
Filmed in Cordoba, Granada, Seville, and Toledo, this documentary retraces the 800-year period in medieval Spain when Muslims, Christians, and Jews forged a common cultural identity that frequently transcended their religious differences, revealing what made this rare and fruitful collaboration possible, and what ultimately tore it apart.
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Cast of The Ornament of the World
Reuven FirestoneHimself (Hebrew Union College)- David Levering LewisHimself (New York University)
- Jerrilynn D. DoddsHerself (Sarah Lawrence College)
- Frank PetersHimself (New York University)
- María Rosa MenocalHerself (Author, The Ornament of the World)
- D. Fairchild RugglesHerself (Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
- Abigail BalbaleHerself (New York University)
- Adnan HusainHimself (Queen's University)
- Teofilo RuizHimself (Univ. of California, Los Angeles)
- Dwight ReynoldsHimself (Univ. of California, Santa Barbara)
- Ross BrannHimself (Cornell University)
- Richard BullietHimself (Columbia University)
- David NirenbergHimself (University of Chicago)
- Peter LinehanHimself (Cambridge University)
- Tim PhelanNarrator (voice)
Crew of The Ornament of the World
- Michael SchwarzDirector, Writer, Producer
Jason CohnWriter- Gail HuddlesonWriter, Editor
- Rhonda CollinsWriter, Editor
- Kiki KapanyExecutive Producer
- Jamshied SharifiOriginal Music Composer
- Vicente FrancoDirector of Photography
- Ray DaySound
- Stuart BruceSound
- Danny MunozSound
- Mark EscottSound Mixer
- Brian O'ConnellAnimation
- María Rosa MenocalAuthor
- Abigail BalbaleTechnical Advisor
About The Ornament of the World
What is The Ornament of the World about?
Filmed in Cordoba, Granada, Seville, and Toledo, this documentary retraces the 800-year period in medieval Spain when Muslims, Christians, and Jews forged a common cultural identity that frequently transcended their religious differences, revealing what made this rare and fruitful collaboration possible, and what ultimately tore it apart.
When was The Ornament of the World released?
The Ornament of the World was released on November 19, 2019.
Where can I watch The Ornament of the World?
The Ornament of the World is streaming on PBS Living Amazon Channel in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is The Ornament of the World?
The Ornament of the World runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
Who directed The Ornament of the World?
The Ornament of the World was directed by Michael Schwarz.
Who is in the cast of The Ornament of the World?
The cast of The Ornament of the World includes Reuven Firestone (Himself (Hebrew Union College)), David Levering Lewis (Himself (New York University)), Jerrilynn D. Dodds (Herself (Sarah Lawrence College)), Frank Peters (Himself (New York University)) and María Rosa Menocal (Herself (Author, The Ornament of the World)).
Is The Ornament of the World on Netflix?
No, The Ornament of the World is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on PBS Living Amazon Channel instead.