May 19, 2011 · 46m
An insight into Osama bin Laden's life through the eyes of people who knew him and met him.
Al Jazeera World
A one-hour series showcasing documentary films from across the Al Jazeera Network.
Season 1 Episodes
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May 21, 2011 · 45m
An insight into Osama bin Laden's life through the eyes of people who knew him and met him.
Jun 29, 2011 · 48m
Made before his death, this film follows human rights activist Vittorio Arrigoni as he tries to help the people of Gaza.
Aug 30, 2011 · 48m
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.
Aug 30, 2011 · 48m
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?
Aug 30, 2011 · 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.
Oct 18, 2011 · 42m
The stories behind the iconic images of the Arab uprisings as told by those who filmed them.
Oct 25, 2011 · 48m
Al Jazeera investigates the rise of the English Defence League.
Nov 8, 2011
More 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.
Nov 15, 2011 · 48m
The Israeli blockade may have taken a heavy toll on Gazans, but this film reveals life and hope among the devastation.
Dec 17, 2011 · 48m
Some Italians have made it their mission to mobilise support on behalf of the Palestinian cause.
Dec 28, 2011
An insight into life in a Moroccan town where many locals make a living as film extras for major Hollywood productions.
Season 1 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Al Jazeera World Season 1 premiere?
Al Jazeera World Season 1 premiered on May 19, 2011.
How many episodes are in Al Jazeera World Season 1?
Al Jazeera World Season 1 has 12 episodes.
What is the first episode of Al Jazeera World Season 1?
The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "I Knew bin Laden (1)". It aired on May 19, 2011.
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