In the last year alone over 400 young Belgians have traveled to Syria. “My Jihad” investigates why so many young Belgians are becoming radicalized, and how leaders of the Muslim community are attempting to combat it.
As violence continues to spread throughout the Middle East, a growing number of young Muslims from all over Europe are leaving their home towns to fight for ISIS. In the last year alone over 400 young Belgians have traveled to Syria. This film visits the region of Vilvoorde to investigate why so many young Belgians are becoming radicalized, and how leaders of the Muslim community are attempting to combat it.