Witness Docs
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Immerse yourself in someone else’s world with Witness documentaries. For more: @AJEnglish
How do you explain philosophy to preschoolers? This headmaster in Northern Ireland is using unique methods to teach his students how to embrace other opinions. Get the full story in @YoungPlatoFilm: aje.io/YoungPlato
Issa Jabareen was imprisoned by Israeli authorities for 22 years. This is the moment he returns home for the first time since his arrest. Get the full story here: aje.io/Ramallah
"Sound and image are more eloquent than words. No one can alter it." Armed with a camera, 19-year-old Donga captured the turmoil of the 2011 Libya uprising and the decade of conflict that followed. Now, he reflects on how events changed him and his nation. Watch Donga's Diary:…
In 1995, 8,372 men and young boys were killed by the Bosnian Serb army in Srebrenica. International courts ruled it a genocide. Sifa Suljic, who lost many family members in the massacre, confronts a former mayor of Srebrenica who denies it being a genocide. Watch the full film…
Sifa Suljic breaks down as she looks for her brother’s remains. He is one of the around 1,000 missing victims of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide. On the International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica, find out more here: aje.io/Srebrenica
The 1995 Srebrenica genocide is known as the worst mass atrocity in Europe since WWII. But what exactly happened? Watch the full film for more: aje.io/Srebrenica
"…Gaza is not some far away land that is too scary for you to contemplate." Jewish journalist @antloewenstein is a leading voice speaking out against Israeli occupation and the ongoing war on Gaza. But some have branded him a traitor. Find out more about his story here:…
Palestinian children struggle with the same trauma their mother felt growing up in the occupied West Bank where the constant threat of land grabs and demolitions plagues daily life. Watch Rooted in the West Bank by @BrunoRosso12 and Uri Fruchtmann: aje.io/Rooted
Hundreds of women were sexually abused during Nepal’s civil war from 1996-2006. They were silenced for decades. But not anymore. Find out about the woman leading the fight for justice: aje.io/DeviKhadka
Displaced by war in Ethiopia over four decades ago, Eshete found himself on the streets of New York City. On #WorldRefugeeDay, follow his story as he finds his calling in caring for the City’s stray cats: aje.io/Eshete
Following a violent shooting by the Ku Klux Klan in the US in 1980, five Black women made history by suing the notorious white supremacist organisation in civil court. Find out more about How to Sue the Klan: aje.io/HTSTK
“For years I have stayed quiet about the violence me and others have faced…” Devi Khadka was 17 years old when she was sexually abused during Nepal’s civil war. On the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, follow her as she leads a fight to…
We're delighted to announce that our documentary, Please Enjoy Our Tragedies, has won the #GoldenNymphAwards for the Best Major News Report. Congratulations to the entire team! 🏆
#GoldenNymphAwards ⭐️ Best Major News Report honours Witness - Please Enjoy Our Tragedies! Congratulations 👏
On the streets of New York City, an Ethiopian refugee shares his space with some unlikely companions – Winston Churchill, Princess Diana and Oprah. Find out more in The Cat Man Eshete: aje.io/Eshete
How did five Black women sue the Ku Klux Klan and make legal history? Get the full story here: aje.io/HTSTK
"…America is a capitalistic society and if there’s anything that America understands, it is money." Renowned American civil rights lawyer Ben Crump shares what it will take to tackle racially motivated violence in the US today. For more: aje.io/HTSTK
Every night, nameless dead bodies are brought to forensic anthropologist Cristina Cattaneo’s autopsy room in Italy. Follow her journey as she brings families closure and advocates for the right to identify bodies of unknown people. Watch Pure Unknown: aje.io/PureUnknown
Two Vietnam War veterans spent over 50 years searching for one another after they were separated following a mine explosion. Watch The Volunteer to find out more about their story: aje.io/TheVolunteer
How has cinema changed over time? Find out from legendary Iraqi photographer Latif Al Ani. For more on his story, watch Iraq’s Invisible Beauty: aje.io/Iraq
Decades ago, renowned Iraqi photographer Latif Al Ani captured the culturally rich city of Mosul. Witness the stark contrast as Latif now returns to a city in ruins. Full film: aje.io/Iraq