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1 online resource (streaming video file) (58 min. 55 sec.) ; 356958956 bytes |
Summary |
On the final leg of his 11,000 kilometre odyssey, Jonathan Dimbleby travels from Congo to Durban in search of the stories revealing contemporary Africa. He learns how China's billion dollar deals have rebooted African economies, once dependent on Western aid and investment.Passing through Zambia, Jonathan survives a training session with boxing world champion Esther Phiri, the most famous woman in the country, and meets Hugh Masekela, one of the world's great jazz musicians, who shares with him his view of Africa's emerging revival.PRODUCTION DETAILS:Written and presented by Jonathan Dimbleby. Executive Producer: Peter Grimsdale. A Fresh One production in association with Dimbleby Partners for BBC |
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Closed captioning in English |
Event |
Broadcast 2010-11-23 at 20:30:00 |
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Classification: G |
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Africans -- Social life and customs.
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International economic relations -- Evaluation.
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Masekela, Hugh, 1939-.
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Voyages and travels.
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Women boxers.
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Congo (Democratic Republic)
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South Africa.
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Zambia.
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Streaming video
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Author |
Boulding, Chris, director
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Dimbleby, Jonathan, host
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