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The Ornament of the World

7.820191h 56mMovieDocumentaryHistory

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,…

DirectorMichael Schwarz
WritersRhonda Collins·Jason Cohn
ProducersKiki Kapany·Michael Schwarz

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PBS Living Amazon ChannelPBS Living Amazon ChannelKanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Michael Schwarz

RF
Reuven Firestone
Himself (Hebrew Union College)
DL
David Levering Lewis
Himself (New York University)
JD
Jerrilynn D. Dodds
Herself (Sarah Lawrence College)
FP
Frank Peters
Himself (New York University)
MM
María Rosa Menocal
Herself (Author, The Ornament of the World)
DR
D. Fairchild Ruggles
Herself (Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign)
AB
Abigail Balbale
Herself (New York University)
AH
Adnan Husain
Himself (Queen's University)
TR
Teofilo Ruiz
Himself (Univ. of California, Los Angeles)
DR
Dwight Reynolds
Himself (Univ. of California, Santa Barbara)
RB
Ross Brann
Himself (Cornell University)
RB
Richard Bulliet
Himself (Columbia University)

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The Ornament of the World — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Ornament of the World?

The Ornament of the World is streaming on PBS Living and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Ornament of the World on Netflix?

No, The Ornament of the World is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on PBS Living and Kanopy.

Is The Ornament of the World on Amazon Prime Video?

The Ornament of the World isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Ornament of the World for free?

The Ornament of the World is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.