Human Playground
2022 · 1 season · 6 episodes · Documentary
Narrated by Idris Elba, this docuseries explores the origins and evolution of play across the globe, from age-old rituals to billion-dollar businesses.
Seasons
1 season · 6 episodes- 1
Breaking the Pain Barrier
30 Sept 2022 42m
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.
- 2
An Ancient Ritual
30 Sept 2022 36m
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.
- 3
Rites of Passage
30 Sept 2022 42m
Young men in Madagascar grapple with a zebu to enter adulthood as boys elsewhere try to master Kung Fu, sumo wrestling and reindeer racing.
- 4
In Pursuit of Perfection
30 Sept 2022 43m
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.
- 5
God's Playground
30 Sept 2022 41m
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.
- 6
Big Business
30 Sept 2022 41m
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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