TV DOCUMENTARIES
TIDES OF LIFE - 30min - CGTN - ZANZIBAR, TANZANIA, 2024
“Tides of Life” follows Fatuma Hajji, a seaweed farmer in Jambiani, Zanzibar. Fatuma has witnessed the industry’s growth and current decline in the area due to climate change.
Through her experiences and discussions with fellow female farmers and a clear sense of sisterhood, we see how new strategies for adaptation and sustainability need to be utilized.
PIECES OF A PUZZLE - 30min - CGTN, South Africa, 2023
Join Sean Ou Tim, aka Mr. Sakatumi as he explores the intersection of his music with his South African roots and Chinese heritage in this captivating documentary.
From his musical upbringing inspired by his mother's piano playing to becoming a respected musician, producer, and instrumentalist collaborating with South Africa's top artists.
HEALING TEXTILES - 30min - CGTN, MOZAMBIQUE, 2024
In the heart of Mozambique, where tradition intertwines with innovation, we meet Wacy Zacharias, a visionary designer redefining the world of textiles. With a deep-rooted respect for her heritage, Wacy has embarked on a unique journey that blends the rich cultural legacy of the capulana—a traditional fabric—with the healing properties of indigenous herbs. Each piece she creates is not merely a garment; it is a story woven with the threads of history, spirituality, and the land. Celebrating the natural wisdom of her ancestors, Wacy infuses her textiles with carefully selected herbs, believed to possess therapeutic qualities that resonate with both body and spirit. In this documentary, we explore Wacy's creative process, the stories behind her designs, and the profound impact of her work on the local community, revealing how art can serve as a bridge to healing and renewal in an ever-evolving world.
GA DA LOMBA: HIP HOP FOR CHANGE - 30min - CGTN - Cape Verde, 2020
Ga Da Lomba is an influential Cape Verdean HipHop artist who is using his music to tell his life story and ultimately, promote activism against and around drug abuse and addiction that has afflicted the Island country for several decades.
COLMEIA: A HAVEN FROM STIGMA - 30min - CGTN, Cape Verde, 2020
Founded by Isabel Moniz, the Colmeia Association in Praia, Cape Verde has created a safe haven for children with 'autistic disabilities' against stigma and also helping the Cape Verdean society better understanding and take better care of children with special needs.