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19857740 minPGdocumentary

5.9/ 10(15 ratings)• TMDB

Civil Rights Social Justice Freedom Of Expression

Explorer

19857740 minPGdocumentary

5.9/ 10(15 ratings)• TMDB

National Geographic's Explorer highlights various societal issues and cultural topics, featuring journalists and local voices discussing human rights and travel experiences.

Civil Rights Social Justice Freedom Of Expression

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National Geographic's Explorer highlights various societal issues and cultural topics, featuring journalists and local voices discussing human rights and travel experiences.

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Jon Else

Jon Elsedirector

Bonni Cohen

Bonni Cohendirector

Philip Daydirector

Bonni Cohen

Bonni Cohenwriter

Jonathan Halperinwriter

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National Geographic's Explorer, released in 1985, presents various societal issues and cultural topics. It covers human rights and travel experiences across different regions. The program features journalists and local voices discussing current events. The documentary runs for 7740 minutes and originated in the United Kingdom. It is presented in English.

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