A weekly showcase of one-hour documentary films from across the Al Jazeera Network.
Kde se dívat na Al Jazeera World • 2019
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Jerusalem's Palestinian Cabbies
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Jerusalem's Palestinian CabbiesPalestinian taxi drivers reflect on the Israeli occupation, argumentative passengers and regional politics.
Independence and the Iraqi Kurds
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Independence and the Iraqi KurdsWho are the Kurds and how did their bid for independence in Iraq appear to fail after such a resounding 'yes' vote?
Morocco's Village Superwomen
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Morocco's Village SuperwomenEmotional stories of women overcoming hardship without any outside support, as their husbands seek work elsewhere.
Iraq's Dying Rivers
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Iraq's Dying RiversWar and pollution plague the fertile crescent's Tigris and Euphrates rivers, leaving fishermen struggling to survive.
The Algerian Revolutionary
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The Algerian RevolutionaryLarbi Ben Mhidi is considered a national hero and symbol of the revolution that brought an end to French colonialism.
The Ceska Murders
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The Ceska MurdersHow Germany's failure to track down the killers of nine immigrants affected its relationship with the Turkish community.
The Archbishop and the PLO
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The Archbishop and the PLOThe story of Hilarion Capucci, the freedom-fighting Archbishop in Jerusalem who stood up for the Palestinian cause.
Morsi: The Final Hours
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Morsi: The Final HoursAn investigation into the behind-the-scenes turmoil during the final days of Mohamed Morsi's presidency.
Jamal Khashoggi: The Silencing of a Journalist
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Jamal Khashoggi: The Silencing of a JournalistAn investigation into journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death which implicates the highest levels of the Saudi government.
Istanbul: Songs of the City
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Istanbul: Songs of the CityExploring the societal and political changes that shaped modern Turkey through Istanbul's diverse music and culture.
The French Orientalist
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The French OrientalistFrench artist Nasreddine Dinet shook up Orientalist painting by portraying Saharan people as they really were.
Welcome to Italy
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Welcome to ItalyThree young North Africans survive the hazardous journey to Italy only to find their European dreams in tatters.
Casablanca Fight Club
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Casablanca Fight ClubA parking attendant and former champion runs a boxing school for youngsters dreaming of being the next Rocky.
Wedding on Hold
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Wedding on HoldPalestinian women whose lives go on hold when they commit to men serving long prison sentences in Israeli jails.
Stateless in Lebanon
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Stateless in LebanonThe story of the once nomadic Abu Eid tribe in the Bekaa Valley whose unregistered status has made them vulnerable.
Afghan United
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Afghan UnitedYoung Afghans in Iran overcome obstacles to play in a Ramadan football tournament – with dramatic results.
The Gaza Gas Deal
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The Gaza Gas DealThe untold story of how behind-the-scenes deals prevented Palestinians from exploiting valuable natural resources.
The Love of Books
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The Love of BooksIn the midst of war, library staff in Sarajevo risked their lives to rescue over 10,000 precious books and manuscripts.
Flight 990: What Really Happened?
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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.
Senegal: Wrestling with Reality
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Senegal: Wrestling with RealityTraditional wrestling has outgrown its local roots to become a major national sport and even a means of exiting poverty.
Rajasthan's Snake Dancers
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Rajasthan's Snake DancersIn India, the Kalbelia tribe has traded snake charming for song and dance in a bid to survive a rapidly changing world.
Bahrain: Playing with Fire
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Bahrain: Playing with FireDid the Bahraini government collude with al-Qaeda members to target Shia opposition figures during the 2011 unrest?
Sudan: Al-Turabi's Life and Politics (1): Rise to Power
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Sudan: Al-Turabi's Life and Politics (1): Rise to PowerCommencing a two-part story about Hassan al-Turabi, one of Sudan's most influential political figures and thinkers.
Sudan: Al-Turabi's Life and Politics (2): Fall from Favour
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Sudan: Al-Turabi's Life and Politics (2): Fall from FavourConcluding a two-part story about Hassan al-Turabi, one of Sudan's most influential political figures and thinkers.
Arabs Abroad: The Surgeons
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Arabs Abroad: The SurgeonsMeet an Iraqi orthopaedic surgeon and a Jordanian cardiologist who have built successful lives in the West.
Arabs Abroad: The Politician and the Inventor
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Arabs Abroad: The Politician and the InventorMeet a successful Canadian-Lebanese MP and a German-Syrian inventor who are giving back to their native communities.
Arabs Abroad: The Businesswoman and the Councillor
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Arabs Abroad: The Businesswoman and the CouncillorMeet a successful Iraqi pharmacist in the Netherlands and a Palestinian who is Milan's first Muslim female councillor.
Tunisia: The Battle for Independence (1): Rebels
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Tunisia: The Battle for Independence (1): RebelsCommencing a first-hand look at the Fellagha, Tunisia's armed fighters who fought the French until independence in 1956.
Tunisia: The Battle for Independence (2): Division
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Tunisia: The Battle for Independence (2): DivisionConcluding a first-hand look at the Fellagha, Tunisia's armed fighters who fought the French until independence in 1956.
Gaza, Sinai and the Wall
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Gaza, Sinai and the WallThe story of Palestinians whose lives changed in 1982 when Egypt and Israel built a wall dividing Sinai and Gaza.
Arabs Abroad: The Campaigner and the Stargazer
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Arabs Abroad: The Campaigner and the StargazerThe Palestinian campaigner running a thriving UK charity and the Syrian astronomer who is a world leader in her field.
Egypt's Squash Champions
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Egypt's Squash ChampionsWhy many of the world's best squash players are Egyptian and the challenges they face trying to keep their place on top.
The New Women of Gaza
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The New Women of GazaThe inspiring story of five women striving to make a difference in Gaza under siege.
Arabs Abroad: The Translator and the Innovator
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Arabs Abroad: The Translator and the InnovatorThe Algerian software entrepreneur in Canada and the Egyptian Muslim scholar awarded one of Britain's highest honours.
Suez: The Yellow Fleet
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Suez: The Yellow FleetThe story of ships stranded by war on the Suez Canal and covered in sand for 8 years, told by the crews themselves.
Arabs Abroad: The Doctor and the Oilman
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Arabs Abroad: The Doctor and the OilmanThe Lebanese gynaecologist and politician in Brazil, and an Iraqi pioneer of the Norwegian oil industry.
The Nile: A Woman's Journey
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The Nile: A Woman's JourneyA young journalist on a research trip to Luxor discovers more than she expected about Egypt, the Nile, and herself.
Darfur: Football for Peace
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Darfur: Football for PeaceA group of boys in a Darfur refugee camp become barefoot football warriors, finding hope in a tournament for peace.
Double Exile
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Double ExileThe story of three men and a woman from North Africa whose dreams of a new life in Italy ended behind bars.
