• 2022
  • TV-MA
  • 40m
Human Playground

Summary This docuseries explores the origins and evolution of play across the globe, from age-old rituals to billion-dollar businesses. View more details

  • 2022
  • TV-MA
  • 40m

Human Playground

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Idris Elba Kiki Bosch Clementine Chardin Datu Ringo

All cast & crew

6.9

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Sep 29, 2022

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Netflix Site Production Site

Language : English

Production companies : Scenery Totem Media

Summary This docuseries explores the origins and evolution of play across the globe, from age-old rituals to billion-dollar businesses. View more details

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Sep 29, 2022

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Netflix Site Production Site

Language : English

Production companies : Scenery Totem Media

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Episodes

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Episode 1 • Sep 29, 2022
Breaking the Pain Barrier
No pain, no gain: A marathon in the desert, bullfighting, a brutal bicycle race and ice swimming push people to the brink, mentally and physically
Episode 2 • Sep 29, 2022
An Ancient Ritual
From a ritual war game to a nomadic hunting tradition, tests of bravery, skill and strength are fueled by the needs for food, survival and glory
Episode 3 • Sep 29, 2022
Rites of Passage
Young men in Madagascar grapple with a zebu to enter adulthood as boys elsewhere try to master Kung Fu, sumo wrestling and reindeer racing.
Episode 4 • Sep 29, 2022
In Pursuit of Perfection
A surfer sets out to ride a massive wave. A diver attempts a deadly plunge. A female racer in Palestine and a wheelchair bodybuilder create spectacles.
Episode 5 • Sep 29, 2022
God's Playground
From mountaineering in the face of death to a game for a fruitful harvest, sports are spiritual experiences for those seeking signs from a higher power.
Episode 6 • Sep 29, 2022
Big Business
A popular combat sport in Senegal provides a payday for many, while technology gives rise to games that rake in millions for players and gamblers alike.
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