Afropop: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange
AFROPOP: THE ULTIMATE CULTURAL EXCHANGE celebrates Africa's cultural and historical growth through six insightful films. These films, each introduced by acclaimed actor Idris Elba, explore the complex lives of contemporary Africans, both on the continent and abroad. The productions include an examination of the efforts of African AIDS activists, a profile of two young South African hip-hop disc jockeys, the touching story of one Cape Town boy's love for opera music and a look inside the blossoming Nigerian film industry.
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Season 6
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Doin' it in the Park
Doin' It in the Park: Pick-Up Basketball, NYC," explores the history, culture and social impact of New York's summer b-ball scene, widely recognized as the worldwide mecca of the sport, where pickup basketball is not just a sport but a way of life.
Jan 13, 2014 -
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Upaj: Improvise
A 68-year-old artist and a 32-year-old tap dancer develop a friendship that bridges continents and generations.
Jan 20, 2014 -
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War Don Don
Issa Sesay awaits trial in the UN International Special Court following the Sierra Leone civil war and massacre.
Jan 27, 2014 -
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Stories from Lakka Beach
Five villagers talk about life on the beach village of Lakka in Sierra Leone.
Feb 3, 2014 -
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Boys of Summer
The Curacao youth baseball team strives to maintain their winning streak at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa.
Feb 10, 2014 -
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Deported
A group of men raised in the U.S. and Canada are repatriated to Haiti for crimes ranging from violent assaults to petty theft.
May 25, 2014