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Series SeasonSeason 9 episodes2019
Al Jazeera World
2019
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Episodes
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Episode 148 min2019-01-15
Jerusalem's Palestinian Cabbies
Palestinian taxi drivers reflect on the Israeli occupation, argumentative passengers and regional politics.
Episode 246 min2019-01-22
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?
Episode 346 min2019-01-29
Morocco's Village Superwomen
Emotional stories of women overcoming hardship without any outside support, as their husbands seek work elsewhere.
Episode 447 min2019-02-05
Iraq's Dying Rivers
War and pollution plague the fertile crescent's Tigris and Euphrates rivers, leaving fishermen struggling to survive.
Episode 548 min2019-02-12
The Algerian Revolutionary
Larbi Ben Mhidi is considered a national hero and symbol of the revolution that brought an end to French colonialism.
Episode 648 min2019-02-19
The Ceska Murders
How Germany's failure to track down the killers of nine immigrants affected its relationship with the Turkish community.
Episode 748 min2019-02-26
The Archbishop and the PLO
The story of Hilarion Capucci, the freedom-fighting Archbishop in Jerusalem who stood up for the Palestinian cause.
Episode 848 min2019-03-19
Morsi: The Final Hours
An investigation into the behind-the-scenes turmoil during the final days of Mohamed Morsi's presidency.
Episode 949 min2019-03-26
Jamal Khashoggi: The Silencing of a Journalist
An investigation into journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death which implicates the highest levels of the Saudi government.
Episode 1046 min2019-04-02
Istanbul: Songs of the City
Exploring the societal and political changes that shaped modern Turkey through Istanbul's diverse music and culture.
Episode 1146 min2019-04-09
The French Orientalist
French artist Nasreddine Dinet shook up Orientalist painting by portraying Saharan people as they really were.
Episode 1247 min2019-04-16
Welcome to Italy
Three young North Africans survive the hazardous journey to Italy only to find their European dreams in tatters.
Episode 1348 min2019-04-23
Casablanca Fight Club
A parking attendant and former champion runs a boxing school for youngsters dreaming of being the next Rocky.
Episode 1447 min2019-04-30
Wedding on Hold
Palestinian women whose lives go on hold when they commit to men serving long prison sentences in Israeli jails.
Episode 1546 min2019-05-21
Stateless in Lebanon
The story of the once nomadic Abu Eid tribe in the Bekaa Valley whose unregistered status has made them vulnerable.
Episode 1648 min2019-05-28
Afghan United
Young Afghans in Iran overcome obstacles to play in a Ramadan football tournament – with dramatic results.
Episode 1748 min2019-06-04
The Gaza Gas Deal
The untold story of how behind-the-scenes deals prevented Palestinians from exploiting valuable natural resources.
Episode 1847 min2019-06-25
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.
Episode 1946 min2019-07-02
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.
Episode 2048 min2019-07-09
Senegal: Wrestling with Reality
Traditional wrestling has outgrown its local roots to become a major national sport and even a means of exiting poverty.
Episode 2146 min2019-07-16
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.
Episode 2249 min2019-07-27
Bahrain: Playing with Fire
Did the Bahraini government collude with al-Qaeda members to target Shia opposition figures during the 2011 unrest?
Episode 2348 min2019-08-06
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.
Episode 2447 min2019-08-13
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.
Episode 2547 min2019-09-03
Arabs Abroad: The Surgeons
Meet an Iraqi orthopaedic surgeon and a Jordanian cardiologist who have built successful lives in the West.
Episode 2646 min2019-09-10
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.
Episode 2747 min2019-09-17
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.
Episode 2847 min2019-09-24
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.
Episode 2948 min2019-10-01
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.
Episode 3048 min2019-10-15
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.
Episode 3147 min2019-10-22
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.
Episode 3248 min2019-10-29
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.
Episode 3349 min2019-11-05
The New Women of Gaza
The inspiring story of five women striving to make a difference in Gaza under siege.
Episode 3447 min2019-11-12
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.
Episode 3548 min2019-11-19
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.
Episode 3648 min2019-11-26
Arabs Abroad: The Doctor and the Oilman
The Lebanese gynaecologist and politician in Brazil, and an Iraqi pioneer of the Norwegian oil industry.
Episode 3747 min2019-12-10
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.
Episode 3847 min2019-12-17
Darfur: Football for Peace
A group of boys in a Darfur refugee camp become barefoot football warriors, finding hope in a tournament for peace.
Episode 3948 min2019-12-24
Double Exile
The story of three men and a woman from North Africa whose dreams of a new life in Italy ended behind bars.