Al Jazeera World (2011)
2019
A one-hour series showcasing documentary films from across the Al Jazeera Network.
Released June 29, 2011
Episode 50 min
None+
Genres: Documentary, History, News
Keywords: tmdb.middle-east, tmdb.mediterranean, tmdb.north-africa, tmdb.news, tmdb.current-affairs, tmdb.arab-culture, tmdb.near-east, tmdb.history
Network: Al Jazeera
S9E1 - Jerusalem's Palestinian Cabbies
Palestinian taxi drivers reflect on the Israeli occupation, argumentative passengers and regional politics.
Jan. 15, 2019, midnight
S9E2 - Independence and the Iraqi Kurds
Who are the Kurds and how did their bid for independence in Iraq appear to fail after such a resounding 'yes' vote?
Jan. 22, 2019, midnight
S9E3 - Morocco's Village Superwomen
Emotional stories of women overcoming hardship without any outside support, as their husbands seek work elsewhere.
Jan. 29, 2019, midnight
S9E4 - Iraq's Dying Rivers
War and pollution plague the fertile crescent's Tigris and Euphrates rivers, leaving fishermen struggling to survive.
Feb. 5, 2019, midnight
S9E5 - The Algerian Revolutionary
Larbi Ben Mhidi is considered a national hero and symbol of the revolution that brought an end to French colonialism.
Feb. 12, 2019, midnight
S9E6 - The Ceska Murders
How Germany's failure to track down the killers of nine immigrants affected its relationship with the Turkish community.
Feb. 19, 2019, midnight
S9E7 - The Archbishop and the PLO
The story of Hilarion Capucci, the freedom-fighting Archbishop in Jerusalem who stood up for the Palestinian cause.
Feb. 26, 2019, midnight
S9E8 - Morsi: The Final Hours
An investigation into the behind-the-scenes turmoil during the final days of Mohamed Morsi's presidency.
March 19, 2019, midnight
S9E9 - Jamal Khashoggi: The Silencing of a Journalist
An investigation into journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death which implicates the highest levels of the Saudi government.
March 26, 2019, midnight
S9E10 - Istanbul: Songs of the City
Exploring the societal and political changes that shaped modern Turkey through Istanbul's diverse music and culture.
April 2, 2019, midnight
S9E11 - The French Orientalist
French artist Nasreddine Dinet shook up Orientalist painting by portraying Saharan people as they really were.
April 9, 2019, midnight
S9E12 - Welcome to Italy
Three young North Africans survive the hazardous journey to Italy only to find their European dreams in tatters.
April 16, 2019, midnight
S9E13 - Casablanca Fight Club
A parking attendant and former champion runs a boxing school for youngsters dreaming of being the next Rocky.
April 23, 2019, midnight
S9E14 - Wedding on Hold
Palestinian women whose lives go on hold when they commit to men serving long prison sentences in Israeli jails.
April 30, 2019, midnight
S9E15 - Stateless in Lebanon
The story of the once nomadic Abu Eid tribe in the Bekaa Valley whose unregistered status has made them vulnerable.
May 21, 2019, midnight
S9E16 - Afghan United
Young Afghans in Iran overcome obstacles to play in a Ramadan football tournament – with dramatic results.
May 28, 2019, midnight
S9E17 - The Gaza Gas Deal
The untold story of how behind-the-scenes deals prevented Palestinians from exploiting valuable natural resources.
June 4, 2019, midnight
S9E18 - The Love of Books
In the midst of war, library staff in Sarajevo risked their lives to rescue over 10,000 precious books and manuscripts.
June 25, 2019, midnight
S9E19 - Flight 990: What Really Happened?
A re-examination of the investigation into the fatal 1999 EgyptAir crash that concluded a co-pilot was to blame.
July 2, 2019, midnight
S9E20 - Senegal: Wrestling with Reality
Traditional wrestling has outgrown its local roots to become a major national sport and even a means of exiting poverty.
July 9, 2019, midnight
S9E21 - Rajasthan's Snake Dancers
In India, the Kalbelia tribe has traded snake charming for song and dance in a bid to survive a rapidly changing world.
July 16, 2019, midnight
S9E22 - Bahrain: Playing with Fire
Did the Bahraini government collude with al-Qaeda members to target Shia opposition figures during the 2011 unrest?
July 27, 2019, midnight
S9E23 - Sudan: Al-Turabi's Life and Politics (1): Rise to Power
Commencing a two-part story about Hassan al-Turabi, one of Sudan's most influential political figures and thinkers.
Aug. 6, 2019, midnight
S9E24 - Sudan: Al-Turabi's Life and Politics (2): Fall from Favour
Concluding a two-part story about Hassan al-Turabi, one of Sudan's most influential political figures and thinkers.
Aug. 13, 2019, midnight
S9E25 - Arabs Abroad: The Surgeons
Meet an Iraqi orthopaedic surgeon and a Jordanian cardiologist who have built successful lives in the West.
Sept. 3, 2019, midnight
S9E26 - Arabs Abroad: The Politician and the Inventor
Meet a successful Canadian-Lebanese MP and a German-Syrian inventor who are giving back to their native communities.
Sept. 10, 2019, midnight
S9E27 - Arabs Abroad: The Businesswoman and the Councillor
Meet a successful Iraqi pharmacist in the Netherlands and a Palestinian who is Milan's first Muslim female councillor.
Sept. 17, 2019, midnight
S9E28 - Tunisia: The Battle for Independence (1): Rebels
Commencing a first-hand look at the Fellagha, Tunisia's armed fighters who fought the French until independence in 1956.
Sept. 24, 2019, midnight
S9E29 - Tunisia: The Battle for Independence (2): Division
Concluding a first-hand look at the Fellagha, Tunisia's armed fighters who fought the French until independence in 1956.
Oct. 1, 2019, midnight
S9E30 - Gaza, Sinai and the Wall
The story of Palestinians whose lives changed in 1982 when Egypt and Israel built a wall dividing Sinai and Gaza.
Oct. 15, 2019, midnight
S9E31 - Arabs Abroad: The Campaigner and the Stargazer
The Palestinian campaigner running a thriving UK charity and the Syrian astronomer who is a world leader in her field.
Oct. 22, 2019, midnight
S9E32 - Egypt's Squash Champions
Why many of the world's best squash players are Egyptian and the challenges they face trying to keep their place on top.
Oct. 29, 2019, midnight
S9E33 - The New Women of Gaza
The inspiring story of five women striving to make a difference in Gaza under siege.
Nov. 5, 2019, midnight
S9E34 - Arabs Abroad: The Translator and the Innovator
The Algerian software entrepreneur in Canada and the Egyptian Muslim scholar awarded one of Britain's highest honours.
Nov. 12, 2019, midnight
S9E35 - Suez: The Yellow Fleet
The story of ships stranded by war on the Suez Canal and covered in sand for 8 years, told by the crews themselves.
Nov. 19, 2019, midnight
S9E36 - Arabs Abroad: The Doctor and the Oilman
The Lebanese gynaecologist and politician in Brazil, and an Iraqi pioneer of the Norwegian oil industry.
Nov. 26, 2019, midnight
S9E37 - The Nile: A Woman's Journey
A young journalist on a research trip to Luxor discovers more than she expected about Egypt, the Nile, and herself.
Dec. 10, 2019, midnight
S9E38 - Darfur: Football for Peace
A group of boys in a Darfur refugee camp become barefoot football warriors, finding hope in a tournament for peace.
Dec. 17, 2019, midnight
S9E39 - Double Exile
The story of three men and a woman from North Africa whose dreams of a new life in Italy ended behind bars.
Dec. 24, 2019, midnight
Network: Al Jazeera
Episode Runtime: 50 min.
Season Runtime: 50 min.
Released: June 29, 2011
Last Air Date: June 1, 2024, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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