Discovering the World
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Discovering the World

Season 1
Explore the world from the highest peaks of Africa to the skyscrapers of New York City. Each documentary draws an accurate portrait of each country, city, and island, far from postcard cliches and tourist attractions. Educational as well as informative, Discovering the World was filmed in HD and contains high quality aerial cinematography.
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  1. S1 E1 - Tokyo - Planet Edo

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    December 19, 2019
    51min
    TV-PG
    Edo was the name of Japan's capital in the days of the shoguns and dictatorships, a city now known as Tokyo. In the 1800's, Edo was the world's largest city. Today, the sprawling megalopolis of this "Capital of the East" is an infinite juxtaposition of districts, where the future and past coexist.
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  2. S1 E2 - Ibiza - A Feast of Senses

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    December 18, 2019
    52min
    TV-PG
    Almost everything is an excuse to celebrate in Ibiza. Ibizan's celebrate on the beach, on boats, and in villas. Locals also celebrate traditional feasts in their villages. Witness an island rich in ancient history, one encircled by creeks, cliffs, and yellow sandy beaches, and visit Formentera.
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  3. S1 E3 - Hong Kong - Star of China

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    December 18, 2019
    52min
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    This is Hong Kong, a city whose ambition is to set a new benchmark for Asia. Laser beams shoot skywards, accentuating the angles of skyscrapers set in neon. Over the bay, the heavy sails of a junk-boat reflect flashes of color, while streaks of light glisten in the wake of the Star ferry.
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  4. S1 E4 - Menorca - The Riders of San Juan

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    December 18, 2019
    52min
    TV-PG
    Uncover the soul of Menorca by witnessing the festivals of Saint John and tasting the famous pomada. Scour an island dotted with outstanding prehistoric sites, edged by sheer cliffs, and blessed with irresistible charm, and trace the portrait of the most appealing of the Balearic Islands.
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  5. S1 E5 - Mallorca - Sunshine and the Arts

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    December 19, 2019
    52min
    TV-PG
    Sunshine and a variety of unique landscapes attract visitors by the millions to Mallorca, the largest Balearic Island. Historically, the island has captured the fancy of the world's artists over the years, as Miró, Picasso, Dali, Chopin, and Sand all fell under the spell of irresistible Mallorca.
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  6. S1 E6 - New Caledonia - The Red and the Blue

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    December 18, 2019
    53min
    TV-PG
    After two decades, it was a tremendous pleasure for Pierre Brouwers to take a fresh look at New Caledonia, especially to see how much it had changed. Scouring every corner, experience the local way of life, visit an incredible lagoon, and encounter amazing landscapes around every turn.
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  7. S1 E7 - Qatar - Pearl of the Future

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    December 18, 2019
    52min
    TV-PG
    Qatar is minute in surface area, but enormous in ambition. Filmed from every angle, and amid a construction boom, futuristic skyscrapers emerge from the desert, Bedouins barter their camels for powerful 4 x 4s, falconers equip their birds with electronics, and the camel jockeys are now robots.
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  8. S1 E8 - Istanbul - Byzantium Forever

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    December 18, 2019
    52min
    TV-PG
    The only city to sit astride two continents, Istanbul, once Byzantium, and once Constantinople, is the economic and cultural capital of Turkey. Plunge into the city's many districts, and experience everyday life and incredible landmarks. Enjoy this privileged look inside the city of 1,001 nights.
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  9. S1 E9 - St. Barts - Beauty and the Plane

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    December 18, 2019
    53min
    TV-PG
    Set to a backdrop of skies buzzing with aircraft, this is legendary St. Barts, an island that has successfully combined traditions with modernism, and remains a premier destination. This documentary was captured with great affection for this special destination, and it will shine through.
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  10. S1 E10 - London - Mirror of the World

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    December 18, 2019
    52min
    TV-PG
    London is a cosmopolitan hub with a major influence in the worlds of finance, the arts, and fashion. This documentary takes you on a trip to discover a city where power stations are turned into works of art, and sounds of brass bands mingle with the tones of the salsa, reggae, and the sitar.
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  11. S1 E11 - Northern Cyclades - Blue, White, Blue

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    December 19, 2019
    52min
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    Journey to the Northern Cyclades, where the blue of the sea compliments the immaculate white of the houses, which themselves bring out the blue of the church domes. Neatly paved backstreets, windmills, dovecots, olive groves, and beaches bathed in sunlight make for a dream destination.
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  12. S1 E12 - Japan - Zen

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    December 18, 2019
    52min
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    The people of Honshu Island find their balance in the words, wisdom, and harmony of Zen. Tour Honshu and explore historically fascinating cities like Kyoto and Hiroshima. Traditions, such as festivals, are very carefully preserved, but these days technology has swept through the country.
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