Episode 1
The Paralympian and the Bone Maker
48m
The Moroccan Paralympic marathon medallist and the pioneering Jordanian designer of 3D bone implants.
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Al Jazeera World
201114 seasons
A one-hour series showcasing documentary films from across the Al Jazeera Network.
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Al Jazeera World premiered May 19, 2011. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
A one-hour series showcasing documentary films from across the Al Jazeera Network.
Season 10 episodes
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Episode 2
The Shame of My Name
48m
Algerians forced to adopt obscene family names by French colonisers bear the burden of ridicule for generations.
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Yemen: The Last Lunch
48m
Events leading up to the 1977 murder of Ibrahim al-Hamdi, president of North Yemen, and its effects on a divided nation.
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Simon Shaheen: A Musical Journey
47m
Backstage with Palestinian-American musician Simon Shaheen, who combines Arabic sounds with Western classical and jazz.
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Libya: A Rally for Hope
46m
Car and motorcycle fans make the dangerous journey to a rally in the Libyan desert amid continuing political chaos.
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Egypt's Fadel Island
47m
Inside a forgotten village in Egypt's Nile Delta, housing descendants of Palestinians who fled from their homes in 1948.
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A Hard Road From Home: Music and Fashion
45m
The stories of four refugees from Africa and the Middle East who have found creative success.
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Rehab Egypt: Edge of Addiction
47m
At a rehabilitation centre in Egypt, men with drug and alcohol addictions embark on a road to recovery.
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In the Footsteps of a Tunisian Hero
48m
The personal search for the truth about legendary Tunisian resistance leader Lazhar Chraiti, conducted by his son.
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A Hard Road From Home: Photographers and Activists
48m
Four remarkable journeys, from an award-winning Iranian photographer to two Senegalese activists in Spain.
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Assassination in Tunis
45m
Investigating the 1988 killing of key Palestinian figure Khalil al-Wazir, or Abu Jihad, by Israeli commandos in Tunisia.
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Four Ramadan Songs
48m
Musicians and singers tell stories of the Arab world's best-loved songs and chants for the holy month.
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Two Weddings, Somali Style
45m
Marriage proposals, dresses, feasts and dances – the story of two weddings in Somalia, with traditions old and new.
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Episode 14
Palestine Sunbird: A Stamp of Defiance
47m
In a creative act of dissent, a Palestinian artist makes a postage stamp symbolising freedom from Israeli occupation.
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Episode 15
Ali Ismael: Egypt's Musical Maestro
47m
The story of a legendary composer whose foot-tapping, energetic rhythms marked a golden age of Egyptian cinema.
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Morocco's Bollywood Dream
46m
Meet cinema fans in Morocco who live for the glamour of Bollywood.
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Saudi Women: Reform or Repression?
47m
Saudi female activists ask why arrests, detention and alleged torture continue, despite apparent reforms.
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Episode 18
Izetbegovic: From Prisoner to President
48m
He inspired a nation, fought against the siege of Sarajevo and founded Bosnia-Herzegovina as an independent state.
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The Doormen of Egypt
46m
The stories of the men who have guarded doorways of Egypt's city buildings for decades, but whose roles are changing.
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Episode 20
BR Shetty and the Missing Millions
46m
Billions made, billions lost – the rise and fall of Indian healthcare tycoon BR Shetty and his UAE business empire.
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Eli Cohen: Mossad Agent 88
46m
The life and death of Israeli spy Eli Cohen, who operated undercover in Syria in 1960s before his identity was revealed.
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The Database
48m
We investigate how some private companies use personal financial information and the human impact this has.
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A Place of Refuge: Rome and Amsterdam
47m
Refugee journeys to Europe can end badly but these arrivals have built successful lives in Italy and the Netherlands.
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South Africa: The Imam Who Fought Apartheid
45m
The life and death of anti-apartheid hero Imam Abdullah Haron, who was tortured and died in police custody in 1969.
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Episode 25
A Hard Road From Home: Journalists and Actors
46m
An Algerian actor, a Honduran journalist, a Liberian writer, a Cameroonian performer: four remarkable journeys to Spain.
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Episode 26
A Place of Refuge: Malmo and Nickelsdorf
45m
In the Swedish city of Malmo and Austrian town of Nickelsdorf, refugees are looking to build a new life.
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Episode 27
Rim Banna: The Voice of Palestine
47m
The dramatic life of outspoken Palestinian singer and musician, Rim Banna – her talent, struggle and untimely death.
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Episode 28
Gaza, Hamas and the New Middle East
47m
A look at shifting regional politics, and how Hamas is circumventing blockade of Gaza to develop military capability.
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Episode 29
Ashraf Marwan: Death of a Superspy
47m
The story of the mysterious death of the Egyptian businessman, politician and spy Ashraf Marwan.
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Episode 30
Savouring the Past
48m
We explore the hidden history of four popular dishes: Andalusian paella, the Levant's fattoush, Jordan's Mansaf, and Tunisian Zgougou Assidat.
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Episode 31
Samir Kassir: Killing of a Journalist
46m
The life and death of journalist and academic Samir Kassir, who was killed by a car bomb in Beirut in 2005.
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Episode 32
Songs for the Love of Palestine
48m
Stories of four songs that reflect the Palestinian diaspora's heritage and desire to return to a homeland left in 1948.
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Episode 33
The Other Face of Europe
48m
Young Arabs living in Europe often feel marginalised in their societies, leaving some vulnerable to radicalisation.
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More about Al Jazeera World
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Documentary
- Episodes
- 380
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Al Jazeera English
Themes
arab culturecurrent affairshistorymediterraneanmiddle eastnear eastnewsnorth africa