Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In 1979, a revolution toppled Iranian ruler Shah Muhammadi, bringing an end to a monarchy of over 2,500 years. This documentary investigates the fierce rivalry between Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, from the CIA-backed coups and the brutal efficiency of the SAVAK secret police.

Licensed to Little Dot Studios.

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