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The Best Episodes of Al Jazeera World Season 9

Every episode of Al Jazeera World Season 9 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Al Jazeera World Season 9!

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

Season 9 Ratings Summary

"Jerusalem's Palestinian Cabbies" is the best rated episode of "Al Jazeera World" season 9. It scored N/A/10 based on 0 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/15/2019. This episode is rated NaN points higher than the second-best, "Independence and the Iraqi Kurds".

  • Jerusalem's Palestinian Cabbies
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    #1 - Jerusalem's Palestinian Cabbies

    Season 9 Episode 1 - Aired 1/15/2019

    Palestinian taxi drivers reflect on the Israeli occupation, argumentative passengers and regional politics.

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  • Independence and the Iraqi Kurds
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    #2 - Independence and the Iraqi Kurds

    Season 9 Episode 2 - Aired 1/22/2019

    Who are the Kurds and how did their bid for independence in Iraq appear to fail after such a resounding 'yes' vote?

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  • Morocco's Village Superwomen
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    #3 - Morocco's Village Superwomen

    Season 9 Episode 3 - Aired 1/29/2019

    Emotional stories of women overcoming hardship without any outside support, as their husbands seek work elsewhere.

    Director: N/A

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  • Iraq's Dying Rivers
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    #4 - Iraq's Dying Rivers

    Season 9 Episode 4 - Aired 2/5/2019

    War and pollution plague the fertile crescent's Tigris and Euphrates rivers, leaving fishermen struggling to survive.

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  • The Algerian Revolutionary
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    #5 - The Algerian Revolutionary

    Season 9 Episode 5 - Aired 2/12/2019

    Larbi Ben Mhidi is considered a national hero and symbol of the revolution that brought an end to French colonialism.

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  • The Ceska Murders
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    #6 - The Ceska Murders

    Season 9 Episode 6 - Aired 2/19/2019

    How Germany's failure to track down the killers of nine immigrants affected its relationship with the Turkish community.

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  • The Archbishop and the PLO
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    #7 - The Archbishop and the PLO

    Season 9 Episode 7 - Aired 2/26/2019

    The story of Hilarion Capucci, the freedom-fighting Archbishop in Jerusalem who stood up for the Palestinian cause.

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  • Morsi: The Final Hours
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    #8 - Morsi: The Final Hours

    Season 9 Episode 8 - Aired 3/19/2019

    An investigation into the behind-the-scenes turmoil during the final days of Mohamed Morsi's presidency.

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  • Jamal Khashoggi: The Silencing of a Journalist
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    #9 - Jamal Khashoggi: The Silencing of a Journalist

    Season 9 Episode 9 - Aired 3/26/2019

    An investigation into journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death which implicates the highest levels of the Saudi government.

    Director: N/A

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  • Istanbul: Songs of the City
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    #10 - Istanbul: Songs of the City

    Season 9 Episode 10 - Aired 4/2/2019

    Exploring the societal and political changes that shaped modern Turkey through Istanbul's diverse music and culture.

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  • The French Orientalist
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    #11 - The French Orientalist

    Season 9 Episode 11 - Aired 4/9/2019

    French artist Nasreddine Dinet shook up Orientalist painting by portraying Saharan people as they really were.

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  • Welcome to Italy
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    #12 - Welcome to Italy

    Season 9 Episode 12 - Aired 4/16/2019

    Three young North Africans survive the hazardous journey to Italy only to find their European dreams in tatters.

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  • Casablanca Fight Club
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    #13 - Casablanca Fight Club

    Season 9 Episode 13 - Aired 4/23/2019

    A parking attendant and former champion runs a boxing school for youngsters dreaming of being the next Rocky.

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  • Wedding on Hold
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    #14 - Wedding on Hold

    Season 9 Episode 14 - Aired 4/30/2019

    Palestinian women whose lives go on hold when they commit to men serving long prison sentences in Israeli jails.

    Director: N/A

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  • Stateless in Lebanon
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    #15 - Stateless in Lebanon

    Season 9 Episode 15 - Aired 5/21/2019

    The story of the once nomadic Abu Eid tribe in the Bekaa Valley whose unregistered status has made them vulnerable.

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  • Afghan United
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    #16 - Afghan United

    Season 9 Episode 16 - Aired 5/28/2019

    Young Afghans in Iran overcome obstacles to play in a Ramadan football tournament – with dramatic results.

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  • The Gaza Gas Deal
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    #17 - The Gaza Gas Deal

    Season 9 Episode 17 - Aired 6/4/2019

    The untold story of how behind-the-scenes deals prevented Palestinians from exploiting valuable natural resources.

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  • The Love of Books
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    #18 - The Love of Books

    Season 9 Episode 18 - Aired 6/25/2019

    In the midst of war, library staff in Sarajevo risked their lives to rescue over 10,000 precious books and manuscripts.

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  • Flight 990: What Really Happened?
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    #19 - Flight 990: What Really Happened?

    Season 9 Episode 19 - Aired 7/2/2019

    A re-examination of the investigation into the fatal 1999 EgyptAir crash that concluded a co-pilot was to blame.

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  • Senegal: Wrestling with Reality
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    #20 - Senegal: Wrestling with Reality

    Season 9 Episode 20 - Aired 7/9/2019

    Traditional wrestling has outgrown its local roots to become a major national sport and even a means of exiting poverty.

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  • Rajasthan's Snake Dancers
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    #21 - Rajasthan's Snake Dancers

    Season 9 Episode 21 - Aired 7/16/2019

    In India, the Kalbelia tribe has traded snake charming for song and dance in a bid to survive a rapidly changing world.

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  • Bahrain: Playing with Fire
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    #22 - Bahrain: Playing with Fire

    Season 9 Episode 22 - Aired 7/27/2019

    Did the Bahraini government collude with al-Qaeda members to target Shia opposition figures during the 2011 unrest?

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  • Sudan: Al-Turabi's Life and Politics (1): Rise to Power
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    #23 - Sudan: Al-Turabi's Life and Politics (1): Rise to Power

    Season 9 Episode 23 - Aired 8/6/2019

    Commencing a two-part story about Hassan al-Turabi, one of Sudan's most influential political figures and thinkers.

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  • Sudan: Al-Turabi's Life and Politics (2): Fall from Favour
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    #24 - Sudan: Al-Turabi's Life and Politics (2): Fall from Favour

    Season 9 Episode 24 - Aired 8/13/2019

    Concluding a two-part story about Hassan al-Turabi, one of Sudan's most influential political figures and thinkers.

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  • Arabs Abroad: The Surgeons
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    #25 - Arabs Abroad: The Surgeons

    Season 9 Episode 25 - Aired 9/3/2019

    Meet an Iraqi orthopaedic surgeon and a Jordanian cardiologist who have built successful lives in the West.

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