About this season
A one-hour series showcasing documentary films from across the Al Jazeera Network.
Episodes (39)
1. Jerusalem's Palestinian Cabbies
Aired 15 January 2019 • 48 min
Palestinian taxi drivers reflect on the Israeli occupation, argumentative passengers and regional politics.
2. Independence and the Iraqi Kurds
Aired 22 January 2019 • 46 min
Who are the Kurds and how did their bid for independence in Iraq appear to fail after such a resounding 'yes' vote?
3. Morocco's Village Superwomen
Aired 29 January 2019 • 46 min
Emotional stories of women overcoming hardship without any outside support, as their husbands seek work elsewhere.
4. Iraq's Dying Rivers
Aired 5 February 2019 • 47 min
War and pollution plague the fertile crescent's Tigris and Euphrates rivers, leaving fishermen struggling to survive.
5. The Algerian Revolutionary
Aired 12 February 2019 • 48 min
Larbi Ben Mhidi is considered a national hero and symbol of the revolution that brought an end to French colonialism.
6. The Ceska Murders
Aired 19 February 2019 • 48 min
How Germany's failure to track down the killers of nine immigrants affected its relationship with the Turkish community.
7. The Archbishop and the PLO
Aired 26 February 2019 • 48 min
The story of Hilarion Capucci, the freedom-fighting Archbishop in Jerusalem who stood up for the Palestinian cause.
8. Morsi: The Final Hours
Aired 19 March 2019 • 48 min
An investigation into the behind-the-scenes turmoil during the final days of Mohamed Morsi's presidency.
9. Jamal Khashoggi: The Silencing of a Journalist
Aired 26 March 2019 • 49 min
An investigation into journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death which implicates the highest levels of the Saudi government.
10. Istanbul: Songs of the City
Aired 2 April 2019 • 46 min
Exploring the societal and political changes that shaped modern Turkey through Istanbul's diverse music and culture.
11. The French Orientalist
Aired 9 April 2019 • 46 min
French artist Nasreddine Dinet shook up Orientalist painting by portraying Saharan people as they really were.
12. Welcome to Italy
Aired 16 April 2019 • 47 min
Three young North Africans survive the hazardous journey to Italy only to find their European dreams in tatters.
13. Casablanca Fight Club
Aired 23 April 2019 • 48 min
A parking attendant and former champion runs a boxing school for youngsters dreaming of being the next Rocky.
14. Wedding on Hold
Aired 30 April 2019 • 47 min
Palestinian women whose lives go on hold when they commit to men serving long prison sentences in Israeli jails.
15. Stateless in Lebanon
Aired 21 May 2019 • 46 min
The story of the once nomadic Abu Eid tribe in the Bekaa Valley whose unregistered status has made them vulnerable.
16. Afghan United
Aired 28 May 2019 • 48 min
Young Afghans in Iran overcome obstacles to play in a Ramadan football tournament – with dramatic results.
17. The Gaza Gas Deal
Aired 4 June 2019 • 48 min
The untold story of how behind-the-scenes deals prevented Palestinians from exploiting valuable natural resources.
18. The Love of Books
Aired 25 June 2019 • 47 min
In the midst of war, library staff in Sarajevo risked their lives to rescue over 10,000 precious books and manuscripts.
19. Flight 990: What Really Happened?
Aired 2 July 2019 • 46 min
A re-examination of the investigation into the fatal 1999 EgyptAir crash that concluded a co-pilot was to blame.
20. Senegal: Wrestling with Reality
Aired 9 July 2019 • 48 min
Traditional wrestling has outgrown its local roots to become a major national sport and even a means of exiting poverty.
21. Rajasthan's Snake Dancers
Aired 16 July 2019 • 46 min
In India, the Kalbelia tribe has traded snake charming for song and dance in a bid to survive a rapidly changing world.
22. Bahrain: Playing with Fire
Aired 27 July 2019 • 49 min
Did the Bahraini government collude with al-Qaeda members to target Shia opposition figures during the 2011 unrest?
23. Sudan: Al-Turabi's Life and Politics (1): Rise to Power
Aired 6 August 2019 • 48 min
Commencing a two-part story about Hassan al-Turabi, one of Sudan's most influential political figures and thinkers.
24. Sudan: Al-Turabi's Life and Politics (2): Fall from Favour
Aired 13 August 2019 • 47 min
Concluding a two-part story about Hassan al-Turabi, one of Sudan's most influential political figures and thinkers.
25. Arabs Abroad: The Surgeons
Aired 3 September 2019 • 47 min
Meet an Iraqi orthopaedic surgeon and a Jordanian cardiologist who have built successful lives in the West.
26. Arabs Abroad: The Politician and the Inventor
Aired 10 September 2019 • 46 min
Meet a successful Canadian-Lebanese MP and a German-Syrian inventor who are giving back to their native communities.
27. Arabs Abroad: The Businesswoman and the Councillor
Aired 17 September 2019 • 47 min
Meet a successful Iraqi pharmacist in the Netherlands and a Palestinian who is Milan's first Muslim female councillor.
28. Tunisia: The Battle for Independence (1): Rebels
Aired 24 September 2019 • 47 min
Commencing a first-hand look at the Fellagha, Tunisia's armed fighters who fought the French until independence in 1956.
29. Tunisia: The Battle for Independence (2): Division
Aired 1 October 2019 • 48 min
Concluding a first-hand look at the Fellagha, Tunisia's armed fighters who fought the French until independence in 1956.
30. Gaza, Sinai and the Wall
Aired 15 October 2019 • 48 min
The story of Palestinians whose lives changed in 1982 when Egypt and Israel built a wall dividing Sinai and Gaza.
31. Arabs Abroad: The Campaigner and the Stargazer
Aired 22 October 2019 • 47 min
The Palestinian campaigner running a thriving UK charity and the Syrian astronomer who is a world leader in her field.
32. Egypt's Squash Champions
Aired 29 October 2019 • 48 min
Why many of the world's best squash players are Egyptian and the challenges they face trying to keep their place on top.
33. The New Women of Gaza
Aired 5 November 2019 • 49 min
The inspiring story of five women striving to make a difference in Gaza under siege.
34. Arabs Abroad: The Translator and the Innovator
Aired 12 November 2019 • 47 min
The Algerian software entrepreneur in Canada and the Egyptian Muslim scholar awarded one of Britain's highest honours.
35. Suez: The Yellow Fleet
Aired 19 November 2019 • 48 min
The story of ships stranded by war on the Suez Canal and covered in sand for 8 years, told by the crews themselves.
36. Arabs Abroad: The Doctor and the Oilman
Aired 26 November 2019 • 48 min
The Lebanese gynaecologist and politician in Brazil, and an Iraqi pioneer of the Norwegian oil industry.
37. The Nile: A Woman's Journey
Aired 10 December 2019 • 47 min
A young journalist on a research trip to Luxor discovers more than she expected about Egypt, the Nile, and herself.
38. Darfur: Football for Peace
Aired 17 December 2019 • 47 min
A group of boys in a Darfur refugee camp become barefoot football warriors, finding hope in a tournament for peace.
39. Double Exile
Aired 24 December 2019 • 48 min
The story of three men and a woman from North Africa whose dreams of a new life in Italy ended behind bars.