Episode 1
Jerusalem's Palestinian Cabbies
48m
Palestinian taxi drivers reflect on the Israeli occupation, argumentative passengers and regional politics.
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TV series
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 9 episodes
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Episode 2
Independence and the Iraqi Kurds
46m
Who are the Kurds and how did their bid for independence in Iraq appear to fail after such a resounding 'yes' vote?
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Morocco's Village Superwomen
46m
Emotional stories of women overcoming hardship without any outside support, as their husbands seek work elsewhere.
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Iraq's Dying Rivers
47m
War and pollution plague the fertile crescent's Tigris and Euphrates rivers, leaving fishermen struggling to survive.
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The Algerian Revolutionary
48m
Larbi Ben Mhidi is considered a national hero and symbol of the revolution that brought an end to French colonialism.
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The Ceska Murders
48m
How Germany's failure to track down the killers of nine immigrants affected its relationship with the Turkish community.
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The Archbishop and the PLO
48m
The story of Hilarion Capucci, the freedom-fighting Archbishop in Jerusalem who stood up for the Palestinian cause.
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Morsi: The Final Hours
48m
An investigation into the behind-the-scenes turmoil during the final days of Mohamed Morsi's presidency.
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Jamal Khashoggi: The Silencing of a Journalist
49m
An investigation into journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death which implicates the highest levels of the Saudi government.
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Istanbul: Songs of the City
46m
Exploring the societal and political changes that shaped modern Turkey through Istanbul's diverse music and culture.
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The French Orientalist
46m
French artist Nasreddine Dinet shook up Orientalist painting by portraying Saharan people as they really were.
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Welcome to Italy
47m
Three young North Africans survive the hazardous journey to Italy only to find their European dreams in tatters.
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Casablanca Fight Club
48m
A parking attendant and former champion runs a boxing school for youngsters dreaming of being the next Rocky.
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Wedding on Hold
47m
Palestinian women whose lives go on hold when they commit to men serving long prison sentences in Israeli jails.
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Stateless in Lebanon
46m
The story of the once nomadic Abu Eid tribe in the Bekaa Valley whose unregistered status has made them vulnerable.
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Afghan United
48m
Young Afghans in Iran overcome obstacles to play in a Ramadan football tournament – with dramatic results.
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The Gaza Gas Deal
48m
The untold story of how behind-the-scenes deals prevented Palestinians from exploiting valuable natural resources.
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The Love of Books
47m
In the midst of war, library staff in Sarajevo risked their lives to rescue over 10,000 precious books and manuscripts.
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Flight 990: What Really Happened?
46m
A re-examination of the investigation into the fatal 1999 EgyptAir crash that concluded a co-pilot was to blame.
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Senegal: Wrestling with Reality
48m
Traditional wrestling has outgrown its local roots to become a major national sport and even a means of exiting poverty.
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Rajasthan's Snake Dancers
46m
In India, the Kalbelia tribe has traded snake charming for song and dance in a bid to survive a rapidly changing world.
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Bahrain: Playing with Fire
49m
Did the Bahraini government collude with al-Qaeda members to target Shia opposition figures during the 2011 unrest?
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Sudan: Al-Turabi's Life and Politics (1): Rise to Power
48m
Commencing a two-part story about Hassan al-Turabi, one of Sudan's most influential political figures and thinkers.
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Sudan: Al-Turabi's Life and Politics (2): Fall from Favour
47m
Concluding a two-part story about Hassan al-Turabi, one of Sudan's most influential political figures and thinkers.
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Arabs Abroad: The Surgeons
47m
Meet an Iraqi orthopaedic surgeon and a Jordanian cardiologist who have built successful lives in the West.
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Arabs Abroad: The Politician and the Inventor
46m
Meet a successful Canadian-Lebanese MP and a German-Syrian inventor who are giving back to their native communities.
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Arabs Abroad: The Businesswoman and the Councillor
47m
Meet a successful Iraqi pharmacist in the Netherlands and a Palestinian who is Milan's first Muslim female councillor.
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Tunisia: The Battle for Independence (1): Rebels
47m
Commencing a first-hand look at the Fellagha, Tunisia's armed fighters who fought the French until independence in 1956.
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Tunisia: The Battle for Independence (2): Division
48m
Concluding a first-hand look at the Fellagha, Tunisia's armed fighters who fought the French until independence in 1956.
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Gaza, Sinai and the Wall
48m
The story of Palestinians whose lives changed in 1982 when Egypt and Israel built a wall dividing Sinai and Gaza.
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Arabs Abroad: The Campaigner and the Stargazer
47m
The Palestinian campaigner running a thriving UK charity and the Syrian astronomer who is a world leader in her field.
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Egypt's Squash Champions
48m
Why many of the world's best squash players are Egyptian and the challenges they face trying to keep their place on top.
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The New Women of Gaza
49m
The inspiring story of five women striving to make a difference in Gaza under siege.
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Arabs Abroad: The Translator and the Innovator
47m
The Algerian software entrepreneur in Canada and the Egyptian Muslim scholar awarded one of Britain's highest honours.
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Suez: The Yellow Fleet
48m
The story of ships stranded by war on the Suez Canal and covered in sand for 8 years, told by the crews themselves.
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Arabs Abroad: The Doctor and the Oilman
48m
The Lebanese gynaecologist and politician in Brazil, and an Iraqi pioneer of the Norwegian oil industry.
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The Nile: A Woman's Journey
47m
A young journalist on a research trip to Luxor discovers more than she expected about Egypt, the Nile, and herself.
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Darfur: Football for Peace
47m
A group of boys in a Darfur refugee camp become barefoot football warriors, finding hope in a tournament for peace.
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Double Exile
48m
The story of three men and a woman from North Africa whose dreams of a new life in Italy ended behind bars.
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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