Are aliens a thing?. In the first episode of Decoded, Hollywood actor @amrwaked explores the possible existence of aliens and the alleged influence of extraterrestrials on ancient civilisations.
We like to think that nothing exists that we can’t explain. Modern science rejects anything that can’t be objectively observed, tested, and proven. And that includes any so-called paranormal psychological phenomena, like telepathy, ESP and telekinesis. But for decades, the CIA studied clairvoyance and found instances of ‘remote viewing’ that were more accurate than random chance. So might we have been too quick to dismiss things we can’t prove? Could some people really have extraordinary capabilities that can’t be explained? In this episode of Decoded, adapted from the Arabic series Dahaleez, Amr Waked uncovers something which may leave people feeling uncomfortable.
In Cambodia, traditional music is no longer as popular as it used to be. But there are craftsmen who are trying to keep Khmer music and its instruments alive by passing their skills on to the next generation.
This film follows Martin Stokes, a professor of music at King’s College London, as he travels through Turkey, revealing how Arabesque achieved musical dominance, despite official attempts to stifle it.
This documentary tells the story of Sunny and Prashant, two very different men with the same Bollywood dream. They are both struggling to make it, but feign optimism, telling their families that success is “just round the corner” – while nothing could be further from the truth.
In Bollywood films, dance is unique in its ability to be a part of the storytelling. From the thrilling movements and dramatic facial expressions of the performers to their vibrant makeup and brilliant outfits, it’s little surprise that many in India want to be the name behind the big dance numbers. This documentary tells the story of some of those dancers.
A look behind Bollywood blockbusters at the stunt men and women who risk life and limb to give these films the ultimate thrill.
This is the inspiring story of Rajni, a Bollywood actress with huge ambitions.
There have been very few all-women musical groups in the Arab world – until now. Jordanian band Naya and Egyptian group The Lady’s Drum are among the trailblazers making a name for themselves and performing to big, new audiences.
In this 101 East documentary we meet India’s women wrestlers and boxers who are battling for their rights in and out of the sporting arena.
In this 101 East documentary we meet India’s women wrestlers and boxers who are battling for their rights in and out of the sporting arena.
India is obsessed with its stars – from the entertainment world to cricket. This 101 East documentary meets the paparazzi behind the lens.
Are aliens a thing?. In the first episode of Decoded, Hollywood actor @amrwaked explores the possible existence of aliens and the alleged influence of extraterrestrials on ancient civilisations.
We like to think that nothing exists that we can’t explain. Modern science rejects anything that can’t be objectively observed, tested, and proven. And that includes any so-called paranormal psychological phenomena, like telepathy, ESP and telekinesis. But for decades, the CIA studied clairvoyance and found instances of ‘remote viewing’ that were more accurate than random chance. So might we have been too quick to dismiss things we can’t prove? Could some people really have extraordinary capabilities that can’t be explained? In this episode of Decoded, adapted from the Arabic series Dahaleez, Amr Waked uncovers something which may leave people feeling uncomfortable.
In Cambodia, traditional music is no longer as popular as it used to be. But there are craftsmen who are trying to keep Khmer music and its instruments alive by passing their skills on to the next generation.
In this TED talk, Hear about the evolution and psychology behind your dog’s actions and how to give them a happier, healthier life.
Singer-songwriter Tolliver rocks the house with a performance at TED of “Say What!” and “Nervous.” Tolliver’s music is a mix of soul, funk, pop and camp that’s as funny as it is soul-baring.
TED Talk by Kenneth Chabert. Learn more about how to create meaningful moments, where mundane routine is broken by novel experiences in small but significant ways, no matter how old you are.
Musician Gina Chavez delivers a compelling set for TED featuring “The Woman in the Arena” and “La Que Manda,” a rallying cry and celebration of womanhood.
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After fleeing the war in Ukraine, a nine-year-old chess prodigy and his mother adjust to their new life in Britain.
Musician Michael Makembe journeys into the hinterland to record traditional sounds for all Rwandans to share.
Singer-songwriter Tolliver rocks the house with a performance at TED of “Say What!” and “Nervous.” Tolliver’s music is a mix of soul, funk, pop and camp that’s as funny as it is soul-baring.
This film follows Martin Stokes, a professor of music at King’s College London, as he travels through Turkey, revealing how Arabesque achieved musical dominance, despite official attempts to stifle it.
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In this 101 East documentary we meet India’s women wrestlers and boxers who are battling for their rights in and out of the sporting arena.
On beaches, in training grounds, and in gyms around Dakar, Kalanda sweats and strains as he trains hard for Senegal’s big-time wrestling competitions – determined to make it to the main wrestling arena. Filmmaker Oumar Ba’s intimate film, Kalanda: A Wrestler’s Dream, bears witness to his determination despite the odds, and sees him balance friendship and loyalty with hard-muscled competition.
Al Jazeera Close Up Documentary. Judo for Peace in the Central African Republic.
A goalkeeper defies expectations by starting her football career at 48 in Naples, the city of the legendary Maradona.
101 East meets India’s young athletes racing for a better future. A sporting initiative is helping tribal communities achieve athletic success and with it, recognition and acceptance. 101 East meets India’s young athletes racing for a better future.
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Watch the trailer for Romeo and Juliet, now showing on Millennium Extra. An animation of the classic family story, Romeo and Juliet.
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First love changes everything. A coming-of-age tale of life and love in the new millennium. Winner Best Mobile Short at the 2019 Independent Shorts Awards in Hollywood.
A young writer, dependent on the love of his life Joanna (Linnea Larsdotter), argues and split up in the unfamiliar country of Thailand. Landing in paradise, cross-cutting back to the main character’s past life in New York. Watch Johan Matton as Erik.
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Watch the trailer for Offside which captures the commitment, passion and comradery of a female Polish football team during their grueling, but critical pre-season training as their coach, sets the foundation for the new season ahead by pushing them to new limits.
The trailer for Maybe Tomorrow, an indie romantic comedy. After the birth of their first child, Erin and Pat start work on their new film and in the process discover who they are as partners, parents, and artists.
Watch the trailer for Miles in the Life – the first documentary told by an actual member of Black Mafia Family (BMF).
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Afropop artist and UN Goodwill Ambassador Yemi Alade is known for her electrifying stagecraft and edgy style. In this performance for TED she performs “True Love,” an energetic song about forgetting sorrow and finding optimism, followed by “Africa,” a ballad celebrating love of home.
In Cambodia, traditional music is no longer as popular as it used to be. But there are craftsmen who are trying to keep Khmer music and its instruments alive by passing their skills on to the next generation.
This film follows Martin Stokes, a professor of music at King’s College London, as he travels through Turkey, revealing how Arabesque achieved musical dominance, despite official attempts to stifle it.
The film celebrates contemporary Arab female bands as they break barriers, preserve heritage music and overcome obstacles – all to a great soundtrack.
There have been very few all-women musical groups in the Arab world – until now. Jordanian band Naya and Egyptian group The Lady’s Drum are among the trailblazers making a name for themselves and performing to big, new audiences.
Singer-songwriter Tolliver rocks the house with a performance at TED of “Say What!” and “Nervous.” Tolliver’s music is a mix of soul, funk, pop and camp that’s as funny as it is soul-baring.
With her glorious concoction of classic, deep and soulful house the senses are stimulated. Throw in some disco vocal house and the purge of inhibition is sensationally encouraged. The result; experiencing those moments of musical joy without reservation.
MaZin Grace has one aim; to enthral you with the music and leave you wanting more.
Watch her Live DJ Set streaming Worldwide on Millennium TV – Saturday 5th August 2023 at 7pm UK.
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Lassina Koné is a dancer, choreographer and the artistic director of his contemporary dance company Don Sen Folo, meaning “first dance steps”. He wants to raise the profile of dance in Mali and also integrate traditional dances into his modern choreography.
French children recognise Hondo as the voice of Donkey in Shrek. But to a generation of cinema-goers, Hondo was a radical filmmaker who used his creativity as a tool to fight injustice, wherever he saw it.
Artist Adjaratou Ouédraogo is more famous abroad than at home in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. In The Painter, by filmmaker Ousmane Zoromé Samassékou, she organises a street art event called “My City In Painting” to encourage locals to celebrate and participate in art. In this thoughtful, immersive film we also see her at work in her studio while she contemplates her craft and shares the story of how she found her voice and her happiness through painting.
Ai Weiwei and Anish Kapoor Interview: The two global icons compare notes on freedom of expression, how art can challenge power, and what subversive art looks like today.
Selma director, Ava DuVernay has teamed up with Mayfair Gallery Signature African Art for a new exhibition bringing the Black Lives Matter movement into the heart of London’s art world.
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Through the lens of three heart-tugging, riveting, and inspiring stories, Life Love Dogs explores the intense emotional bonds we share with our dogs and how these bonds inspire human and dog to mutually rescue each other.
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When three best friends head on a road trip into the American desert, events unfold that expose their seemingly solid relationships as a dark web of jealousy, deceit, and betrayal. Is it Raven Rock or is the only evil in the desert the girls themselves? Subscribe now to watch this and more exciting thrillers on Millennium Extra.
In 10: The Secret Mission, the CIA hire an extraordinary team of ten female mercenaries to rescue the daughter of the US ambassador who is being held hostage on a tropical island in Indonesia.
Alex and Jaime live a life long roller coaster of romance, set in seven acts where the title characters are played by diverse pairs of actors, proving that love is the universal story.
In an apocalyptic future, a group of soldiers and scientists takes refuge in Amsterdam to try to stop an army of robots that threatens the planet.
Watch the trailer for ‘A Dream called Death’. A young man struggling with mental illness searches for love in this drama. He thinks he finds the perfect cure to his mental illness in the woman of his dreams, but is she everything she seems?
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Are aliens a thing?. In the first episode of Decoded, Hollywood actor @amrwaked explores the possible existence of aliens and the alleged influence of extraterrestrials on ancient civilisations.
We like to think that nothing exists that we can’t explain. Modern science rejects anything that can’t be objectively observed, tested, and proven. And that includes any so-called paranormal psychological phenomena, like telepathy, ESP and telekinesis. But for decades, the CIA studied clairvoyance and found instances of ‘remote viewing’ that were more accurate than random chance. So might we have been too quick to dismiss things we can’t prove? Could some people really have extraordinary capabilities that can’t be explained? In this episode of Decoded, adapted from the Arabic series Dahaleez, Amr Waked uncovers something which may leave people feeling uncomfortable.
In Cambodia, traditional music is no longer as popular as it used to be. But there are craftsmen who are trying to keep Khmer music and its instruments alive by passing their skills on to the next generation.
This film follows Martin Stokes, a professor of music at King’s College London, as he travels through Turkey, revealing how Arabesque achieved musical dominance, despite official attempts to stifle it.
This documentary tells the story of Sunny and Prashant, two very different men with the same Bollywood dream. They are both struggling to make it, but feign optimism, telling their families that success is “just round the corner” – while nothing could be further from the truth.
In Bollywood films, dance is unique in its ability to be a part of the storytelling. From the thrilling movements and dramatic facial expressions of the performers to their vibrant makeup and brilliant outfits, it’s little surprise that many in India want to be the name behind the big dance numbers. This documentary tells the story of some of those dancers.
A look behind Bollywood blockbusters at the stunt men and women who risk life and limb to give these films the ultimate thrill.
This is the inspiring story of Rajni, a Bollywood actress with huge ambitions.
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Watch the trailer for The Jitterbugs: Pioneers of the Jit, coming soon to Millennium Extra. 1970’s Detroit slang for criminal was the term, Jitterbug! This film highlights the founders of Detroit’s leading dance legacy featuring Motown’s own Kim Weston as she managed to bring the group from off the street and on to the stage.
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This is the story of some of Baton Rouge’s most successful rappers; their struggle and survival in one of the deadliest cities in America.
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Experience 5 days of rocking, crowd-pumping Blues competition packed with passion, blues music, and suspense. Discover the people who keep The Blues alive on Beale Street and the powerful international impact of America’s musical gift to the world.
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Watch the trailer for Diciembres, an intense war film showing on millennium Extra. Diciembres centers on the US invasion of Panama in 1989 and reconciliation among survivors a decade later. In this film you’ll see the action and tragedy of war.
Tobi and Nkem are deeply in love, and very tight knit. They struggle with the difficulty in conceiving a child.
Watch the trailer for this historical docudrama, which chronicles the life of a kingmaker who influenced, controlled and changed the reign of 7 Mughal Emperors in medieval India.
Watch the trailer for this award winning Indian film now showing on Millennium Extra. Caught in a maze of unspoken memories, young Anand Sehgal sets on a journey to salvage the truth, jammed inside an 8mm camera.
When the ill tempered Mr. Kabir and the rest of his family are having an extraordinarily terrible day, a game of cricket stands as their only hope of coming together.
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A new government public awareness raising campaign highlights that if anyone is at risk of, or experiencing domestic abuse, help is still available. We interview Liz Kingsley, Operating Director of Safe Arms, researcher and Consultant in Domestic Violence in the Black Christian Community to discuss the campaign, domestic abuse issues and find out what support is available.
This investigation exposes how Pegasus works, how governments like Saudi Arabia and the UAE have bought the hugely expensive spyware, also how it has been used beyond the stated intentions of the NSO Group of “developing technology to prevent and investigate terror and crime” – including to target journalists.
A volunteer medical battalion in Ukraine provides first aid assistance and evacuates civilians and wounded soldiers from the front lines.
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The Balcony – where real people discuss real life situations. A reality/ talk show where a group of people come together on the Balcony and give the ‘real talk’. Expect dramatic storylines, expect excitement, expect the unexpected!
They are unknown and underpaid, but Bollywood’s stunt performers take life-threatening risks to entertain movie fans. This documentary from Al Jazeera’s 101 East series explores why so many young Indian stunt performers are drawn to the bright lights of Bollywood for little reward.
This film from Al Jazeera follows the Slemani ultras. They have given a voice to women in a culture where they are often expected to adopt traditional female roles. These women have changed the face of football fans, as well as challenged cultural norms. They are non-violent, loud and proud, and most importantly they love football!
A short film about the first of Millennium TV’s Drive In events, our Black Panther screening on 26th September, with special guest Shingai.
A new government public awareness raising campaign highlights that if anyone is at risk of, or experiencing domestic abuse, help is still available. We interview Liz Kingsley, Operating Director of Safe Arms, researcher and Consultant in Domestic Violence in the Black Christian Community to discuss the campaign, domestic abuse issues and find out what support is available.
Glen Mackay was at a fashion show overseas and was told “the darker the skin, the uglier they’re considered”. He decided to call upon some of his friends in fashion industry to address this, and prove that beauty is all about feeling comfortable in your skin. ‘See Me Now’ is a fashion film with a social conscience.
‘Perfection Doesn’t Exist’ features Alice Liveing; Personal Trainer and 3x Bestselling Author of ‘The Body Bible’. In this episode Alice candidly discusses her struggles with body image, the concept of perfection and the responsibility that comes with having a large social media following.
Antoinette Alexis shows you how to make a detoxifying spring vegetable juice. Start your Spring right and make your body this delicious and healthy treat.
Antoinette Alexis shows us an easy super healthy recipe – Fuel your body with low-cholesterol rice free risotto!
Embark on a culinary journey and dig into the hidden history of four favourite foods from Andalusia to the Levant.
Featuring rare behind-the-scenes access, 101 East goes inside the secretive world of Japanese sumo.
The Balcony – where real people discuss real life situations. A reality/ talk show where a group of people come together on the Balcony and give the ‘real talk’. Expect dramatic storylines, expect excitement, expect the unexpected!
The Balcony – where real people discuss real life situations. A reality/ talk show where a group of people come together on the Balcony and give the ‘real talk’. Expect dramatic storylines, expect excitement, expect the unexpected!
The Balcony – where real people discuss real life situations. A reality/ talk show where a group of people come together on the Balcony and give the ‘real talk’. Expect dramatic storylines, expect excitement, expect the unexpected!
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Now showing on Millennium Extra! Join Maria and friends to go on an unforgettable adventure to help out Pirate Phoenix find his stolen treasure. Filled with laughs, songs, and poems! An animated cartoon filled with lots of great learning tools and fun! Great fun for kids.
Watch the trailer for The Secret of the Ice Flower. It is a charming children’s animation which has won several awards, now showing on Millennium Extra.
Watch Bee Geniuses: The Life of Bees children’s animation now on Millennium Extra Kids! Some bees live to make honey, but these young bees live to learn! Fly along through the forest with Zip and Zap, as they quench their insatiable thirst for knowledge, with the help of the smartest bee they know: Queen Buttercup!
Join Oink and Boink on their mystery-solving quest to find the hay! Watch the trailer for Down on the Farm, children’s animation.
Spotlight on Shorts
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Wink is a an award-winning short film. A lonely and slightly repressed housewife discovers an unusual way to spice up her afternoon.
A woman’s ritual, a Caribbean tradition. In this short film, a Trinidadian woman who owns a restaurant in Brooklyn gives her recipe for the dish that every West Indian woman takes pride in.
Riot Club is an urban-comedy based around lead character Eddie Belmont, a former boxer, who now manages a boxing club for teenagers with his colleague Barry Rig.
Award-winning short film “8” is a poolroom romance set inside an isolated saloon in New Mexico. Jack, a selfish and sexist billiard player that hustles for a living, struggles to seduce Jessie, a quiet and mysterious 8 ball champion.
“Rooftop Law” set the rules for rooftop battlers. However, people are still drowning in rigid rules, struggling for survival. Yu-Lun Wu battled for Chao-Min Chen’s rooftop with his “rooftop challenge note”. After winning the rooftop, he got his “ownership certificate”. Ci-Ke Yu, with her fresh rooftop challenge note, came to battle for Wu’s rooftop. Unexpectedly, Wu found out that Yu was pregnant. Yu asked him to stay, he argued that she should observe the Rooftop Law as “one rooftop shall not accommodate more than one person”.
In the Son Shine short film in 1992 Los Angeles Riots erupt and a 13 year old boy must decide which side of the rebellion he stands on.
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India is obsessed with its stars – from the entertainment world to cricket. This 101 East documentary meets the paparazzi behind the lens.
Timbuktu is renowned for its ancient texts, which date back to when the Malian city was a vital scholastic centre over 500 years ago. Boubacar Saddeck Najim is one of the few remaining copyists who painstakingly replicates these precious manuscripts for posterity.
In the third episode of Generation Change, we travel to Lebanon to see how young organisers are mobilising to halt one of the most serious economic and political crises in Lebanon’s history. Presented by Luna Safwan, Karim and Azza discuss Lebanon’s political gridlock, the August 4 Beirut blast, as well as strategies to end corruption and dismantle the sectarian power-sharing system.
On November 1, 2021, our partners Al Jazeera celebrated their 25th anniversary, their Silver Jubilee.
TED Talk by Kenneth Chabert. Learn more about how to create meaningful moments, where mundane routine is broken by novel experiences in small but significant ways, no matter how old you are.
Rwanda’s Amasunzu hairstyles are eye-catching sculptures of dramatic shapes, peaks and shaved partings. These once-famous styles were worn as a form of identity in pre-colonial times, with each hair design communicating information, messages and stories. The tradition died out but is making a comeback.
The Ones is a collection of conversations with influential figures across various industries.
Musician Michael Makembe journeys into the hinterland to record traditional sounds for all Rwandans to share.
Africa needs new energy sources to fuel its development, but the continent should invest in renewable energy instead of cheap, polluting alternatives like coal, says climate inclusion activist Chibeze Ezekiel. He tells the story of how he worked with local communities in Ghana to halt the construction of the country’s first coal power plant — and encouraged the government to prioritize investments in renewable energy instead.
The film celebrates contemporary Arab female bands as they break barriers, preserve heritage music and overcome obstacles – all to a great soundtrack.
3 Days that Stopped the World | Al Jazeera Investigations. Two Chinese journalists went to Wuhan to investigate a mysterious virus outbreak.
As India suffers through an extreme heatwave, Al Jazeera’s 101 East goes to the fiery heart of the crisis where residents are sweltering in soaring temperatures.
Diggers and Merchants, by filmmaker Nelson Makengo, immerses us in a life of exhausting physical labour and brutal conditions.
This is the inspiring story of Rajni, a Bollywood actress with huge ambitions.
As millions flee Ukraine to escape Russian attacks, what about those who stayed behind? Al Jazeera’s Stefanie Dekker travelled to southern Ukraine to hear stories of resistance.