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The Slum

All Episodes 2014
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  • 2014-09-19T04:00:00Z
  • 45m
  • 4h 30m (6 episodes)
  • United States
  • Documentary
Al Jazeera’s The Slum series investigates the complexities and dilemmas of life in Manila’s slums and the extraordinarily varied and fascinating lives of its inhabitants. Producer, director and cinematographer Paul Roy specializes in observational documentaries and documentary series. Over a 35-year career, he has filmed in over 40 countries around the world, including in Australian Aboriginal communities, the Manila slums, African refugee camps and the Antarctic.

6 episodes

Series Premiere

2014-09-19T04:00:00Z

1x01 Deliverance

Series Premiere

1x01 Deliverance

  • 2014-09-19T04:00:00Z45m

As a birth attendant advocating for family planning, Remy is on the frontline of Tondo's battle with overcrowding.

2014-09-26T04:00:00Z

1x02 Risky Business

1x02 Risky Business

  • 2014-09-26T04:00:00Z45m

Faced with daily hardships, making a living is the only way most Tondo residents can ensure they will survive.

2014-10-03T04:00:00Z

1x03 Storm Rising

1x03 Storm Rising

  • 2014-10-03T04:00:00Z45m

Lives are lost and homes and businesses destroyed when a tropical storm hits the Philippines.

2014-10-10T04:00:00Z

1x04 Vote For Me

1x04 Vote For Me

  • 2014-10-10T04:00:00Z45m

During election season in Manila, politicians are out fishing for votes, but the locals are not all convinced.

2014-10-18T04:00:00Z

1x05 For Love or Money

1x05 For Love or Money

  • 2014-10-18T04:00:00Z45m

Staying fit and healthy is not easy in a slum, and many residents must perform a delicate balancing act to get by.

2014-10-24T04:00:00Z

1x06 Breaking Out

1x06 Breaking Out

  • 2014-10-24T04:00:00Z45m

A dancer, a model and a fighter dream of overcoming their harsh realities to achieve wealth and success beyond the slum.

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