Human Playground
This docuseries explores the origins and evolution of play across the globe, from age-old rituals to billion-dollar businesses.
Genre: Documentary
Cast:Idris Elba , Kiki Bosch , Amy Winters , Clementine Chardin , Ellen van Dijk , Michael Rosa , Datu Ringo , Blaise Agresti , Mathieu Noguès , Efthemia Papadopoulos
S1.E1 ∙ 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
S1.E2 ∙ 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
S1.E3 ∙ 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.
S1.E4 ∙ 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.
S1.E5 ∙ 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.
S1.E6 ∙ 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.
