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Current Affairs & Social Issues

WHAT THE FUTURE

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One man’s search for the people shaping our future- People doing incredible things in places you’d never expect. Shot in HD, What The Future is a 13-part series that explores our rapidly developing world from a grass roots, street level perspective. The series follows the adventurous and engaging Warren Kimmel as he travels through Africa, The Middle East & India on a search for unique insights into the world of tomorrow. From the dusty over crowded cities of Africa to the raw and unchartered savannah, What The Future is a [...]
INSIDE INDONESIA: Struggle for the Soul of Islam

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Examine Indonesia’s turbulent political climate since the Bali bombings in 2002 and how the country’s fledgling democracy is working to contain and counter the actions of a small but determined group of Islamic militants. INSIDE INDONESIA: Struggle for the Soul of Islam also reveals how the practice of Islam in Indonesia differs from the stereotypes of Muslims most Westerners carry in their minds, and how the country’s moderate, mainstream, yet deeply religious majority, influences its approach to counter-terrorism. INSIDE INDONESIA is an important film for today’s politically charged, ideologically turbulent [...]
HUNT FOR ZARQAWI, THE

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He was the most feared man in Iraq and a grave threat to the US military. Leaving a bloody trail of beheadings, bombings and kidnappings, Abu Musab Al Zarqawi was one of the world’s most wanted terrorists who tested the skill and determination of the most elite warriors in the US Military. From his humble beginnings as a street thug in Jordan, to his rise to a terrorist mastermind, THE HUNT FOR ZARQAWI is a story of betrayal, bloodshed and frustration which ultimately ends with his demise. Premiered on the [...]
SEVEN DAYS THAT CHANGED NEW ORLEANS

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The whole world watched those first gripping moments of Hurricane Katrina. Reports of the worst natural disaster in American history traveled across the nation to an audience eager for news – while inside New Orleans, chaos reined. In the midst of the crisis, houses were swept away, lives were uprooted and information was paramount. Natrrated by NBC’s HARDBALL host Chris Matthews, this is the story of the efforts of one TV station – Hearst-Argyle Television’s WDSU-TV – to stay on the air and continue to provide vital news coverage. In [...]
WOMEN OF THE HOLY KINGDOM

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One of the few inside accounts obtaining unique access to Saudi homes and workplaces, WOMEN OF THE HOLY KINGDOM explores the complexities and tensions that exist within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The internal debate in Saudi society over the radical change in expectations and opportunities for women today is revealed through the experiences of real Saudi women. Premiered on Discovery Times Channel, USA.
THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN REPORTING: The Other Side of Outsourcing

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Three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist, Thomas L. Friedman uses his uniquely informed perspective and international expertise to shed light on major world issues. In The Other Side of Outsourcing, Friedman visits India where there exists a rapidly growing economy based on jobs sourced from other nations, going deep inside the “call center” culture in Bangalore – the IT capital of India – and exploring the effect of Western capitalism on Indian culture. Premiered on Discovery Channel, USA.
THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN REPORTING: Straddling the Fence

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Friedman travels to the West Bank to see the The Fence, also known as the The Wall or The Barrier. The “name” is only part of the debate that physically separates Israelis from Palestinians. Friedman’s decades of experience reporting from the Middle East form his unique insights into this flashpoint of global significance. Premiered on Discovery Channel, USA.
THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN REPORTING: Searching for the Roots of 9/11

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Three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist, Thomas L. Friedman provides a portrait of the roots of Muslim rage and mistrust towards America and the West, reporting directly from Indonesia, Qatar, Egypt, Europe, and beyond. Premiered on Discovery Channel, USA.
BATTLE FOR SOULS, THE

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While the world is focused on Islamic fundamentalism, a similar revolution is occurring in the spread of Christianity throughout the world. We investigate the modern techniques being employed by Christian missionaries to convert entire communities. The program was shot on location in Nigeria where Christianity and Islam are facing off in a direct struggle for power, with often-violent results. Premiered on Discovery Times Channel, USA.
TERROR’S CHILDREN

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Set against the frenetic, unforgiving streets of Pakistan, TERROR’S CHILDREN presents poignant stories of the aftermath of war. Pakistani filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, documents the lives of Afghan refugee children who have crossed the border into Pakistan. Her camera goes where no one had ever filmed before, revealing young girls and boys forced to bear the responsibilities of grown men and women, but who are, at heart, still just kids. Premiered on Discovery Times Channel, USA.
SHOW OF FORCE

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New York Times chief military correspondent Michael Gordon visits US troops in the Middle East and Africa to investigate a radical military doctrine stating that the US may strike a potential threat at any time and by any means it sees fit. Officials such as US Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz and retired Four-Star General Joseph Hoar, offer their opinions on the merits of this controversial policy of preemption. Premiered on TLC, USA.
REINVENTING THE TALIBAN?

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In the last Pakistani election, the Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA), a coalition of six Islamic fundamentalist groups, made strong gains and now effectively controls the North West Frontier Province. REINVENTING THE TALIBAN? reveals how the MMA has since established traditional Taliban values, including the elimination of music and other arts and the requirement for women to fully cover their bodies. Premiered on Discovery Times Channel, USA.