A Storyville documentary. A raw and unfiltered insight into the bloodiest conflict since the Second World War. Over the last two decades, the mineral-rich Democratic Republic of Congo has witnessed over five million conflict-related deaths, multiple regime changes and the impoverishment of its people. Following the lives of four diverse characters - a government whistleblower, a patriotic military commander, a mineral dealer and a displaced tailor - this programme offers a visceral, yet intimate insight into a nation caught between the foreign-backed M23 rebels and the government ruled by president Joseph Kabila, who cancels elections and refuses to relinquish power. As the conflict resonates through their lives, the film reveals the insidious legacy of colonialism, resource exploitation and the genocidal wars that has created a never-ending cycle of violence.
| Title | Storyville - Season 22 Episode 4 : This is Congo |
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| First Air Date | 1997-11-15 |
| Last Air Date | 2025-03-11 |
| Number of Episodes | 678 |
| Number of Seasons | 29 |
| Genres | Documentary, |
| Networks | BBC Four, BBC Two, |
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| Plot Keywords | , |
Episodes List
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Storyville Season 22 :Episode 1 Trophy: The Big Game Hunting Controversy Trophy: The Big Game Hunting Controversy
2018-01-29Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 22 :Episode 2 City of Ghosts City of Ghosts
2018-06-11Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 22 :Episode 3 The Eagle Huntress The Eagle Huntress
2018-06-17Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 22 :Episode 4 This is Congo This is Congo
2018-06-27Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 22 :Episode 5 Olympic Dreams Of Russian Gold: Over The Limit Olympic Dreams Of Russian Gold: Over The Limit
2018-07-01Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 22 :Episode 6 John Curry: The Ice King John Curry: The Ice King
2018-07-09Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 22 :Episode 7 Insha'Allah Democracy Insha'Allah Democracy
2018-07-22Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 22 :Episode 8 Jailed in America Jailed in America
2018-10-08Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 22 :Episode 9 A Woman Captured A Woman Captured
2018-10-22Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 22 :Episode 10 Selling Children Selling Children
2018-10-29Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 22 :Episode 11 Quest: Surviving in America Quest: Surviving in America
2019-11-11Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 22 :Episode 12 Poisoning America: The Devil We Know Poisoning America: The Devil We Know
2018-11-19Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....
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Storyville Season 22 :Episode 13 Hurt Locker Hero Hurt Locker Hero
2018-11-26Showcasing the best in international documentaries, Storyville has developed an enviable reputation since its inception more than a decade ago....