Al Jazeera World

2011 · Documentary

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

Episodes

▶1. I Knew bin Laden (1)46m · An insight into Osama bin Laden's life through the eyes of people who knew him and met him.▶2. I Knew bin Laden (2)45m · An insight into Osama bin Laden's life through the eyes of people who knew him and met him.▶3. Staying Human48m · Made before his death, this film follows human rights activist Vittorio Arrigoni as he tries to help the people of Gaza.▶4. The 9/11 Decade (1): The Intelligence War48m · How the CIA fought al-Qaeda in the shadows, focusing on the monitoring of its communications, the group's escape from Tora Bora and the problems this raised.▶5. The 9/11 Decade (2): The Image War48m · The US and al-Qaeda have competed furiously to win 'hearts and minds' with elaborate media strategies. Spin, threats, lies, censorship, the killing of journalists; how far has each side been prepared to go to win the propaganda war?▶6. The 9/11 Decade (3): The Clash of Civilizations?48m · In 1998, Osama bin Laden and Ayman Zawahiri declared war on the US, outlining a philosophy of the clash of civilizations which legitimised attacks on the West - both soldiers and civilians. In the US, a group of politicians who became known as the Neocons believed they too had a moral duty to change the world. Both groups found their opportunity in the attacks of 9/11 and the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq.▶7. Images of Revolution42m · The stories behind the iconic images of the Arab uprisings as told by those who filmed them.▶8. English 'Til I Die48m · Al Jazeera investigates the rise of the English Defence League.▶9. A Road to MeccaMore than 80 years ago, one man crossed the frontline between the Muslim world and the West – as recounted in this 2008 feature documentary by Austrian filmmaker Georg Misch, A Road to Mecca: The Journey of Muhammad Asad.▶10. Gaza Lives On48m · The Israeli blockade may have taken a heavy toll on Gazans, but this film reveals life and hope among the devastation.▶11. Palestina Amore48m · Some Italians have made it their mission to mobilise support on behalf of the Palestinian cause.▶12. Casting InshallahAn insight into life in a Moroccan town where many locals make a living as film extras for major Hollywood productions.

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