The Passionate EyeSæson 25
A Canadian television series presenting documentaries from different times and covering a wide variety of topics.
Hvor man kan se The Passionate Eye • Sæson 25
24 episoder
- The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution
E3The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the RevolutionChange was coming to America and the fault lines could no longer be ignored — cities were burning, Vietnam was exploding, and disputes raged over equality and civil rights. A new revolutionary culture was emerging and it sought to drastically transform the system. The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense would, for a short time, put itself at the vanguard of that change. - Who Shot Down MH17?
E5Who Shot Down MH17?On 17 July 2014, Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, travelling from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur and then on to Australia, was blown up over eastern Ukraine, killing 298 passengers and crew members. The tragedy shocked the world and raised urgent questions about the safety of global commercial flight paths. The search for the cause, meanwhile, led to a tangle of accusations and conspiracy theories, many of which involve Russia, Ukraine and the CIA. Official investigations into the downing of MH17 argue that only a powerful ground-to-air missile could have been responsible. Nevertheless, there are eyewitness accounts offering other versions of events, including reports of aircraft seen flying next to MH17 close to impact. - Saudi Arabia Uncovered
E9Saudi Arabia UncoveredFor many outsiders, Saudi Arabia remains an enigma. A kingdom of dazzling wealth and unmistakable global influence tied, in no small part, to massive oil reserves. It’s known by reputation as a land of glitzy shopping malls and luxurious hotels, but also as an oppressive religious state, showing very little tolerance inside its borders for the unrest and dissent that has found fertile ground elsewhere in the Arab world. - The White House: Inside Story
E10The White House: Inside StoryThe White House. It’s probably the most famous building in the world – a living symbol, an icon of democracy, and home to one of the most powerful people on Earth. It’s where the president of the United States of America charts the course for the country, and where the first family lives in the national spotlight. - How the Rich Live Longer
E11How the Rich Live LongerIs there a secret to eternal youth? British Doctor Christian Jessen investigates Britain’s high-end health industry and some of the bizarre treatments used by the super-rich to stay young and fit. Some people in the wealthiest areas of Britain are outliving those in the poorest by 18 years. Dr. Jessen is on a quest to uncover the key to longevity and discover why life expectancies differ so much between the rich and poor. - My Son the Jihadi
E13My Son the JihadiIn 2011, Thomas Evans abandoned his life in Buckinghamshire, England, to join the jihadi group Al Shabaab in Somalia. At just 21, Thomas became the only known white British man to join the terror group which seeks to impose its strict version of Islamic rule in the Horn of Africa nation. - Meet the Trumps: From Immigrant to President
E15Meet the Trumps: From Immigrant to PresidentThe remarkable history of Donald Trump's family and an extraordinary immigration success story. From penniless German settlers to billionaire tycoons, what do his roots reveal about the United States' 45th President?
