Africa (2001)
An eight-part exploration of the diverse peoples that make up the African continent.
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Episodes
- 1 1. Savanna Homecoming2001-09-09 · 1h 0mJust like the mighty herds of wildebeest, the people who make their homes on Africa's great Serengeti plains are constantly on the move. This episode focuses on two women searching
- 2 2. Desert Odyssey2001-09-16 · 1h 0mFor centuries, the Tuareg people have braved the brutal Sahara to trade in salt, a precious cargo once worth its weight in gold. In this episode of AFRICA, Adam Ilius,salt producti
- 3 3. Voices of the Forest2001-09-23 · 1h 0mDeep in the central African rainforest, a struggle for survival rages. This episode takes a close look at how booming overseas markets for rainforest trees threaten the existence o
- 4 4. Mountains of Faith2001-09-30 · 1h 0mIsolated by mountains, Ethiopia is a center of spirituality. Here, faith is a driving force in the lives of many. This episode explores the depths of Ethiopia's religious beliefs.
- 5 5. Love in the Sahel2001-10-07 · 1h 0mIn the Sahel, the semi-arid border between the Sahara and the savanna, people mark the passage of time with ceremony and tradition. As the hot sun beats down on the Niger River del
- 6 6. Restless Waters2001-10-14 · 1h 0mWater is the lifeblood of Africa. It can create famine or fortune. In this episode, two families are hoping for fortune. Charles Tinkewimeru has been working the waters of Uganda's
- 7 7. Leopards of Zanzibar2001-10-21 · 1h 0mSurrounded by gleaming aquamarine waters and fine white sand, Zanzibar looks like a tropical paradise. But life here is not easy. No one knows that better than Issa Simai, who spen
- 8 8. Southern Treasures2001-10-28 · 1h 0mGold and diamonds have given South Africa fantastic wealth. They also contributed to the rise of apartheid. Now with official discrimination discarded, the opportunities for black
Cast
Joe MortonNarratorImages
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