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Cultures of Resistance
Cultures of Resistance
Category: Documentaries
In 2003, on the eve of the Iraq war, director Iara Lee embarked on a journey to better understand a world increasingly embroiled in conflict and, as she saw it, heading for self-destruction.
Special: The War You Don't See
Special: The War You Don't See
Category: Documentaries
This powerful investigation into the media's role in war traces the history of embedded and independent reporting during the carnage of WWI, the invasion of Vietnam, the disaster in Iraq, and the Afghanistan war.
TED Talks: Clay Shirky & Evgeny Morozov
TED Talks: Clay Shirky & Evgeny Morozov
Category: News & Current Affairs
Clay Shirky shows how Facebook, Twitter and TXTs help citizens in repressive regimes to report on real news, while journalist Evgeny Morozov gives chilling examples of ways the Internet helps oppressive regimes stifle dissent.
Al Jazeera English - Witness: Nablus Limited
Al Jazeera English - Witness: Nablus Limited
Category: Documentaries
In this documentary from the Al Jazeera English Witness series, a soap factory and an olive oil business in the commercial hub of the West Bank deal with the harsh realities of the Israeli occupation.
Al Jazeera English - Witness: Nablus Restricted
Al Jazeera English - Witness: Nablus Restricted
Category: Documentaries
In this documentary from the Al Jazeera English Witness series, the frustrations and despair of two import-export agents battling to get their clients' goods in and out of Nablus.
In Focus: Death By Chocolate (Part 2)
In Focus: Death By Chocolate (Part 2)
Category: News & Current Affairs
This film reconstructs the events of the 1977 Lufthansa airplane hijacking led by Palestinian doctor Wadi Haddad, who happened to be the subject of a classified mission by the Israeli Secret Service involving carefully prepared Belgian chocolates.
In Focus: Death By Chocolate (Part 1)
In Focus: Death By Chocolate (Part 1)
Category: News & Current Affairs
This film reconstructs the events of the 1977 Lufthansa airplane hijacking led by Palestinian doctor Wadi Haddad, who happened to be the subject of a classified mission by the Israeli Secret Service involving carefully prepared Belgian chocolates.
Al Jazeera English - Witness: Stella Rotaru - Fighting Global Sex Trade
Al Jazeera English - Witness: Stella Rotaru - Fighting Global Sex Trade
Category: Documentaries
In this documentary from the Al Jazeera English Witness series, find out how and why women are forced into being trafficked and how to help them.
Al Jazeera English - Witness: Soy Palestino
Al Jazeera English - Witness: Soy Palestino
Category: Documentaries
In this documentary from the Al Jazeera English Witness series, a Palestinian filmmaker finds much in common with a homeless Cuban musician.
Syrian School: Changing Schools
Syrian School: Changing Schools
Category: Documentaries
It's the start of the new school year, which this year coincides with the beginning of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month. Passionate head teacher Amal Hassan has been in charge of Zaki Al-Arsuzi Girls' Secondary School for over a decade. She expects a lot of her girls and is surprised that so many are now wearing the hijab.
Syrian School: Rap Refugees
Syrian School: Rap Refugees
Category: Documentaries
At first sight Yarmouk looks like a normal suburb of Damascus. But it's a refugee camp, home to many second and third generation Palestinian refugees, and two girls who want to publicize the Palestinian cause through rap.
Syrian School: Being Inspired
Syrian School: Being Inspired
Category: Documentaries
As a teenage girl it isn't easy to find ways to express yourself in Syria, but there’s one outlet that's releasing a wave of emotion in Zaki Al-Arsuzi School - the Poetry Society.
Syrian School: Syria's Got Talent
Syrian School: Syria's Got Talent
Category: Documentaries
A look at Syria's nationwide search to find Syria’s brightest and best primary school students. It's a way for the ruling party to encourage the top students, see who could be a good representative of their country and ensure that the party's message is reinforced in top students.
Syrian School: Marked for Life
Syrian School: Marked for Life
Category: Documentaries
The whole city seems in a state of panic over the impending arrival of this year's Baccalaureate Examination, from teachers to parents and pupils and the fifth and final episode follows the students as they prepare.
Al Jazeera English - Witness: Ramallah TV
Al Jazeera English - Witness: Ramallah TV
Category: Documentaries
This episode of Witness looks at a small, public service TV channel based in Ramallah that gives locals the chance to share their stories. Find out what Palestinians watch on television while the world watches them.