India’s Celebrity Hunters
India is obsessed with its stars – from the entertainment world to cricket. An insatiable thirst for celebrity gossip and glimpses into their personal lives means there is never a shortage of paparazzi hovering close by, ready to capture that candid moment. This 101 East documentary meets the paparazzi behind the lens.
Could North Korea’s next ruler be a woman? North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s sister, Kim Yo-jong, has an increasingly prominent role in the communist regime and some observers believe she is his natural successor. This 101 East documentary investigates North Korea’s most powerful woman.
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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.
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Watch the trailer for Funke, coming soon to Millennium Extra. This is the story of Funke, a young Nigerian girl who wants to play football for the country. The story is set in 1996 in Nigeria. A personal story of struggle and inspiration as she tries to convince her family and friends to allow her to achieve her dream.
The number of rhinos in Nepal has grown to 752. The rise is attributed to one of the world's toughest anti-poaching approaches, mixed with innovative community-based conservation efforts. This 101 East documentary investigates one of the greatest conservation success stories in Asia and asks if it is sustainable.
Australia’s thylacine has been extinct for almost 100 years, but a group of the country’s scientists say they will have it roaming the wilds again in a matter of years. This 101 East documentary meets the scientists behind the ambitious project to bring thylacine back to life.
A goalkeeper defies expectations by starting her football career at 48 in Naples, the city of the legendary Maradona.
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