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Al Jazeera World Season 9

January. 15,2019
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5.5
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A one-hour series showcasing documentary films from across the Al Jazeera Network.

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Al Jazeera World Season 9 Full Episode Guide

Episode 39 - Double Exile
First Aired: 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
First Aired: 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
First Aired: 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
First Aired: 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
First Aired: 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
First Aired: 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
First Aired: November. 05,2019

The inspiring story of five women striving to make a difference in Gaza under siege.

Episode 32 - Egypt's Squash Champions
First Aired: 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
First Aired: 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
First Aired: 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
First Aired: 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
First Aired: 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
First Aired: 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
First Aired: 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
First Aired: 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
First Aired: 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
First Aired: 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
First Aired: 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
First Aired: 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
First Aired: 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?
First Aired: 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
First Aired: 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
First Aired: June. 04,2019

The untold story of how behind-the-scenes deals prevented Palestinians from exploiting valuable natural resources.

Episode 16 - Afghan United
First Aired: May. 28,2019

Young Afghans in Iran overcome obstacles to play in a Ramadan football tournament – with dramatic results.

Episode 15 - Stateless in Lebanon
First Aired: 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
First Aired: 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
First Aired: 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
First Aired: 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
First Aired: 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
First Aired: 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
First Aired: 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
First Aired: 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
First Aired: 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
First Aired: 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
First Aired: 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
First Aired: 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
First Aired: 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
First Aired: 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
First Aired: January. 15,2019

Palestinian taxi drivers reflect on the Israeli occupation, argumentative passengers and regional politics.

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