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Al Jazeera World

Al Jazeera World

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Al Jazeera English

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

Season 5 Episodes

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Episode 1: Trapped in Yemen

Jan 14, 2015 · 48m

Fleeing from civil war since 1991, Somalis are confronted by poverty and abuse as they seek refuge in Yemen.

Episode 2: Return to Morocco

Jan 21, 2015 · 48m

The story of Morocco's Jewish community told from the perspective of those who have left, stayed or are now returning.

Episode 3: The Deportees

Jan 27, 2015 · 47m

The stories of Palestinians deported from Israel between 1977 and 2012, their lives in exile and their longing for home.

Episode 4: Ultras

Feb 3, 2015 · 48m

How Egypt's most devoted football fans became a major protest group during their country's revolution and the aftermath.

Episode 5: The Wooden Rifle

Feb 17, 2015 · 48m

Five Lebanese in Beirut reflect on how their lives have been affected by their country's civil war in the 1970s and 80s.

Episode 8: From Riches to Rags

Mar 31, 2015 · 46m

The stories of three Iraqi women, forced to seek refuge in Jordan where their new lives have proved very tough indeed.

Episode 12: Cover Story

May 5, 2015 · 44m

An insight into the glamorous world of hijabi fashion and how it reflects social change in Turkey.

Episode 13: Born in '48

May 26, 2015 · 48m

Five women, Israeli and Palestinian, born in the same year but irreconcilably divided by history and events.

Episode 14: Women of Krusha

Jun 2, 2015 · 46m

The story of how the women of a Kosovan village rebuilt their lives after many of their men were killed in 1999.

Episode 16: Palestine Divided

Jun 16, 2015 · 46m

The story of the Palestinian people's split between Gaza Strip and the West Bank and its impact on families and freedom.

Episode 17: The Road to Sanaa

Jun 23, 2015 · 48m

A story of political skulduggery in Yemen and the high cost to the presidency of alleged collusion with the Houthis.

Episode 18: Ramadan in Kenya

Jun 30, 2015 · 46m

An intimate look at the holy month of Ramadan through the eyes of Muslims living in a predominantly Christian country.

Episode 19: The Child Minders

Jul 21, 2015 · 44m

Educated women from the former Soviet republics work as nannies in Turkey to support their families back home.

Episode 20: Nollywood

Jul 28, 2015 · 48m

The story behind Nigeria's domestic movie industry, the second biggest producer of films in the world.

Episode 21: Gaza: Human Shields

Aug 11, 2015 · 46m

We hear from Palestinians who were allegedly used as human shields by the Israeli army during the 2014 Gaza war.

Episode 23: The Mother Refugees

Sep 8, 2015 · 46m

Four women refugees in Lebanon who have spent years raising their children in camps, hope one day to return home.

Episode 26: Guns in Switzerland

Oct 6, 2015 · 48m

Al Jazeera World looks at the neutral nation's entrenched gun culture and the debate about the right to carry weapons.

Episode 29: From Lebanon to Africa

Oct 27, 2015 · 46m

Generations of Lebanese migrants call Africa home. We look at their achievements, challenges and search for identity.

Episode 35: Bulgaria, My Land

Dec 22, 2015 · 45m

Bulgaria's ethnic Turkish community, persecuted and even deported last century, continues its fight for recognition.

Episode 36: The Retirement Trap

Dec 29, 2015 · 48m

The story of Moroccan pensioners in Europe and their attempts to address pension injustice and 'retirement apartheid'.

Season 5 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did Al Jazeera World Season 5 premiere?

Al Jazeera World Season 5 premiered on January 14, 2015.

How many episodes are in Al Jazeera World Season 5?

Al Jazeera World Season 5 has 36 episodes.

What is the first episode of Al Jazeera World Season 5?

The season opens with Season 5 Episode 1, "Trapped in Yemen". It aired on January 14, 2015.

Go to Season 5 Episode 1

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