Doc World
Season 2
Doc World brings international documentaries from around the globe to a U.S. audience. The films explore social concerns, cultural touchstones, political hot topics and environmental issues, revealing the commonalities and differences that peoples and cultures experience. Told with authentic voices, the series offers a unique and contemporary window into stories that surprise, inform and delight.
Funding for Doc World is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Additional funding provided by PBS, the Center for Asian American Media and The Kendeda Fund.
Funding for Doc World is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Additional funding provided by PBS, the Center for Asian American Media and The Kendeda Fund.
Where to Watch Season 2
5 Episodes
- My BoliviaE1
My BoliviaDoc World follows filmmaker, artist, and political activist Rick Tejada-Flores as he explores his troubling Bolivian heritage. He travels to Bolivia and explores his family's deep involvement with slavery, his grandfather's role in Latin America's bloodiest war, and a strange connection to an infamous Nazi war criminal. - The Biggest Chinese Restaurant in the World; Japan: A Story of Love and HateE2
The Biggest Chinese Restaurant in the World; Japan: A Story of Love and HateTwo stories, two countries: China - With 5,000 tables and a staff of 1,000, West Lake Restaurant, "the biggest Chinese restaurant in the world," is a microcosm of modern China. Japan - Naoki had it all but when the economy crashed, he lost it all. Now he and his new girlfriend Yoshie are barely surviving in the world’s second richest economy. - Women Soldiers: To See If I'm Smiling; The Reluctant RevolutionaryE3
Women Soldiers: To See If I'm Smiling; The Reluctant RevolutionaryTwo stories, two countries: Israel - Young female veterans offer a unique perspective on the strained relationship between Israelis and Palestinians, which has left an unforgettable impression on each of them. Yemen - Revolution is breaking out in Yemen and tour guide Kais finds himself at the epicenter of protests in Yemen's Change Square. - Kayak Man; Mumbai DisconnectedE4
Kayak Man; Mumbai DisconnectedTwo stories, two countries: Australia - Andrew McAuley set out to become the first sea-kayaker to cross the Tasman Sea but the need to conquer the unknown may cost him his life. India - The construction of a suspension bridge in Mumbai could save lives in gridlocked Mumbai. Follow three supporters and opponents of the massive project. - The DepartureE5
The DepartureDoc World follows Ittetsu Nemoto who turned to Zen Buddhism after almost dying in a near fatal motorcycle accident. He has dedicated himself to suicide prevention though his work has begin to take a toll on his family and health. He must learn to find a balance between his patients and his own life.