• 2017
  • 1h
The Story of Us with Morgan Freeman

Summary Morgan Freeman will take viewers on a global journey to meet with people from all cultures whose lives are shaped in surprising ways by different fundamental forces, this time exploring themes that unite us all. Each episode will explore a single fundamental force or topic, including love, belief, power, war and peace, rebellion and freedom. View more details

  • 2017
  • 1h

The Story of Us with Morgan Freeman

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Morgan Freeman Bill Clinton John Kiriakou

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7.5

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Oct 10, 2017

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : National Geographic Channel Website

Language : English

Production companies : Revelations Entertainment

Summary Morgan Freeman will take viewers on a global journey to meet with people from all cultures whose lives are shaped in surprising ways by different fundamental forces, this time exploring themes that unite us all. Each episode will explore a single fundamental force or topic, including love, belief, power, war and peace, rebellion and freedom. View more details

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Oct 10, 2017

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : National Geographic Channel Website

Language : English

Production companies : Revelations Entertainment

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Episodes

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Episode 1 • Oct 10, 2017
The March of Freedom
Freeman travels around the world in search of a greater understanding of the concept of freedom. From solitary confinement and forced labor camps, to social taboos and laws that hinder speech and expression, freedom seems to be a constant struggle. As individuals and as entire nations, we are confronted with the question: Will we all ever be truly free?
Episode 2 • Oct 17, 2017
The Fight for Peace
Morgan Freeman travels the world to study the cycles of war and peace. From the ritualized combat of the sacred Tinku festival in Bolivia to Rwanda's post-genocide reconciliation program, this episode deals with humanity's enormous capacity for violence and the endless pursuit of harmony. Conflict can drive innovation, but is war necessary?
Episode 3 • Oct 24, 2017
The Power of Love
Can love change the world? Morgan Freeman is on a global quest to understand how this primal force binds us together as a species. From orphanages to battlefields, from arranged marriages to life on the streets, Freeman sees how love can be found in unexpected places - and how this force inspires us all.
Episode 4 • Nov 07, 2017
Us and Them
Can we bridge the divide between "us" and "them"? At a time when the whole world seems to be polarizing into irreconcilable camps, Morgan Freeman sets out on a journey in search of the forces that push us apart, from intolerance of differences to fear of outsiders, and the possibilities of coming together.
Episode 5 • Nov 14, 2017
The Power of US
Can we find a way to distribute power so that everyone has their say? A U.S. president explains the challenges of making decisions that affect hundreds of millions of lives, and Freeman learns about an African woman who has created a society without men. He explores how the rise of the internet may fundamentally change how democracy works.
Episode 6 • Nov 19, 2017
The Rebel Spirit
Freeman's quest to understand what makes a rebellion successful brings him face-to-face with exiles, whistleblowers, hackers and movement leaders. From Berlin to Bolivia to the United States, he'll see the courage, dedication, hard work and hope that it takes to try to change the world.
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