Al Jazeera World Season 9

January. 15,2019      
Rating:
5.5
Trailer Synopsis

A one-hour series showcasing documentary films from across the Al Jazeera Network.

Episode 39 : Double Exile
December. 24,2019
The story of three men and a woman from North Africa whose dreams of a new life in Italy ended behind bars.
Episode 38 : Darfur: Football for Peace
December. 17,2019
A group of boys in a Darfur refugee camp become barefoot football warriors, finding hope in a tournament for peace.
Episode 37 : The Nile: A Woman's Journey
December. 10,2019
A young journalist on a research trip to Luxor discovers more than she expected about Egypt, the Nile, and herself.
Episode 36 : Arabs Abroad: The Doctor and the Oilman
November. 26,2019
The Lebanese gynaecologist and politician in Brazil, and an Iraqi pioneer of the Norwegian oil industry.
Episode 35 : Suez: The Yellow Fleet
November. 19,2019
The story of ships stranded by war on the Suez Canal and covered in sand for 8 years, told by the crews themselves.
Episode 34 : Arabs Abroad: The Translator and the Innovator
November. 12,2019
The Algerian software entrepreneur in Canada and the Egyptian Muslim scholar awarded one of Britain's highest honours.
Episode 33 : The New Women of Gaza
November. 05,2019
The inspiring story of five women striving to make a difference in Gaza under siege.
Episode 32 : Egypt's Squash Champions
October. 29,2019
Why many of the world's best squash players are Egyptian and the challenges they face trying to keep their place on top.
Episode 31 : Arabs Abroad: The Campaigner and the Stargazer
October. 22,2019
The Palestinian campaigner running a thriving UK charity and the Syrian astronomer who is a world leader in her field.
Episode 30 : Gaza, Sinai and the Wall
October. 15,2019
The story of Palestinians whose lives changed in 1982 when Egypt and Israel built a wall dividing Sinai and Gaza.
Episode 29 : Tunisia: The Battle for Independence (2): Division
October. 01,2019
Concluding a first-hand look at the Fellagha, Tunisia's armed fighters who fought the French until independence in 1956.
Episode 28 : Tunisia: The Battle for Independence (1): Rebels
September. 24,2019
Commencing a first-hand look at the Fellagha, Tunisia's armed fighters who fought the French until independence in 1956.
Episode 27 : Arabs Abroad: The Businesswoman and the Councillor
September. 17,2019
Meet a successful Iraqi pharmacist in the Netherlands and a Palestinian who is Milan's first Muslim female councillor.
Episode 26 : Arabs Abroad: The Politician and the Inventor
September. 10,2019
Meet a successful Canadian-Lebanese MP and a German-Syrian inventor who are giving back to their native communities.
Episode 25 : Arabs Abroad: The Surgeons
September. 03,2019
Meet an Iraqi orthopaedic surgeon and a Jordanian cardiologist who have built successful lives in the West.
Episode 24 : Sudan: Al-Turabi's Life and Politics (2): Fall from Favour
August. 13,2019
Concluding a two-part story about Hassan al-Turabi, one of Sudan's most influential political figures and thinkers.
Episode 23 : Sudan: Al-Turabi's Life and Politics (1): Rise to Power
August. 06,2019
Commencing a two-part story about Hassan al-Turabi, one of Sudan's most influential political figures and thinkers.
Episode 22 : Bahrain: Playing with Fire
July. 27,2019
Did the Bahraini government collude with al-Qaeda members to target Shia opposition figures during the 2011 unrest?
Episode 21 : Rajasthan's Snake Dancers
July. 16,2019
In India, the Kalbelia tribe has traded snake charming for song and dance in a bid to survive a rapidly changing world.
Episode 20 : Senegal: Wrestling with Reality
July. 09,2019
Traditional wrestling has outgrown its local roots to become a major national sport and even a means of exiting poverty.
Episode 19 : Flight 990: What Really Happened?
July. 02,2019
A re-examination of the investigation into the fatal 1999 EgyptAir crash that concluded a co-pilot was to blame.
Episode 18 : The Love of Books
June. 25,2019
In the midst of war, library staff in Sarajevo risked their lives to rescue over 10,000 precious books and manuscripts.
Episode 17 : The Gaza Gas Deal
June. 04,2019
The untold story of how behind-the-scenes deals prevented Palestinians from exploiting valuable natural resources.
Episode 16 : Afghan United
May. 28,2019
Young Afghans in Iran overcome obstacles to play in a Ramadan football tournament – with dramatic results.
Episode 15 : Stateless in Lebanon
May. 21,2019
The story of the once nomadic Abu Eid tribe in the Bekaa Valley whose unregistered status has made them vulnerable.
Episode 14 : Wedding on Hold
April. 30,2019
Palestinian women whose lives go on hold when they commit to men serving long prison sentences in Israeli jails.
Episode 13 : Casablanca Fight Club
April. 23,2019
A parking attendant and former champion runs a boxing school for youngsters dreaming of being the next Rocky.
Episode 12 : Welcome to Italy
April. 16,2019
Three young North Africans survive the hazardous journey to Italy only to find their European dreams in tatters.
Episode 11 : The French Orientalist
April. 09,2019
French artist Nasreddine Dinet shook up Orientalist painting by portraying Saharan people as they really were.
Episode 10 : Istanbul: Songs of the City
April. 02,2019
Exploring the societal and political changes that shaped modern Turkey through Istanbul's diverse music and culture.
Episode 9 : Jamal Khashoggi: The Silencing of a Journalist
March. 26,2019
An investigation into journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death which implicates the highest levels of the Saudi government.
Episode 8 : Morsi: The Final Hours
March. 19,2019
An investigation into the behind-the-scenes turmoil during the final days of Mohamed Morsi's presidency.
Episode 7 : The Archbishop and the PLO
February. 26,2019
The story of Hilarion Capucci, the freedom-fighting Archbishop in Jerusalem who stood up for the Palestinian cause.
Episode 6 : The Ceska Murders
February. 19,2019
How Germany's failure to track down the killers of nine immigrants affected its relationship with the Turkish community.
Episode 5 : The Algerian Revolutionary
February. 12,2019
Larbi Ben Mhidi is considered a national hero and symbol of the revolution that brought an end to French colonialism.
Episode 4 : Iraq's Dying Rivers
February. 05,2019
War and pollution plague the fertile crescent's Tigris and Euphrates rivers, leaving fishermen struggling to survive.
Episode 3 : Morocco's Village Superwomen
January. 29,2019
Emotional stories of women overcoming hardship without any outside support, as their husbands seek work elsewhere.
Episode 2 : Independence and the Iraqi Kurds
January. 22,2019
Who are the Kurds and how did their bid for independence in Iraq appear to fail after such a resounding 'yes' vote?
Episode 1 : Jerusalem's Palestinian Cabbies
January. 15,2019
Palestinian taxi drivers reflect on the Israeli occupation, argumentative passengers and regional politics.

Seasons

Season 2017
Season 2017 2017
Season 14
Season 14 2024
Season 13
Season 13 2023
Season 12
Season 12 2022
Season 11
Season 11 2021
Season 10
Season 10 2020
Season 9
Season 9 2019
Season 8
Season 8 2018
Season 6
Season 6 2016
Season 5
Season 5 2015
Season 4
Season 4 2014
Season 3
Season 3 2013
Season 2
Season 2 2012
Season 1
Season 1 2011

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