Islam: What the West Needs to Know is a 2006 documentary film produced by Quixotic Media (formerly identified as Citizens United Productions) and directed by Bryan Daly and Gregory M. Davis. The film features interviews and commentaries from anti-Islam activists including Robert Spencer, Serge Trifkovic, Bat Ye'or, Abdullah Al-Araby, and Walid Shoebat. It examines themes of Islam, violence, and the perceived threat to the non-Muslim world, using passages from Islamic religious texts, artwork, and discussions to argue that Islam is inherently violent and seeks to destroy other faiths, cultures, and systems of government. The documentary premiered at the American Film Renaissance Festival in Hollywood on 2006-01-15 and had limited theatrical releases in Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta during the summer of 2006. The film has been criticized for its provocative and one-sided portrayal of Islam, with reviewers noting a lack of nuance compared to more scholarly works on jihadist ideology and terrorism. It is available on platforms like Amazon, IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and Netflix, where it is rated TV-PG and described as an examination of Islamic doctrine's alleged incompatibility with Western values. Produced in the context of post-9/11 discourse, it aligns with narratives from certain conservative and anti-Islam advocacy circles, featuring contributors known for their critical stances on Islam. While the film claims to reveal essential truths about Islam based on its texts, it has been condemned by some as Islamophobic propaganda that oversimplifies complex religious and geopolitical issues. No major awards or widespread critical acclaim are documented, and its influence appears limited to niche audiences interested in counter-jihad movements.