Documentaries

Eye on Thailand

CNN shines the spotlight on Thailand as its 'Eye On' series travels to South East Asia for a week of live coverage, special reports and analysis. CNN correspondent Anna Coren reports live from Bangkok to explore the nation's culture and economy as it journeys along the road to recovery from recent flooding.
 

Bringing a mix of interviews and additional reporting from Paula Hancocks, including rare access to Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, 'Eye On Thailand' will reveal the people and places defining the ancient kingdom and those growing its influence in Asia and beyond.

Eye On Azerbaijan

CNN has its Eye on Azerbaijan, a fascinating country with a rich history and culture. You may have already experienced a bit of Azerbaijan and didn’t know it. Had caviar? Well, it hails from Azerbaijan. The Nobel Prize? Alfred Nobel used fortunes made in the country to establish the famous prize. Ever played chess? Azerbaijan is considered one of the world’s superpowers in the sport. CNN’s Jim Clancy hosts this special half-hour from the capital, Baku. Jim Boulden reports on developments throughout the country, including the booming economy and renowned handmade carpet industry. Azerbaijan is also preparing to host the Eurovision song contest—a huge television event that attracts more than 100 million viewers! All that and more, as we turn our Eye on Azerbaijan. 

Eye on Poland

Two decades after the fall of communism, Poland is emerging with a new vitality: changing its skyline with bold architecture, turning once industrial cities into hotspots, and embracing new business leaders with innovative ideas. As Poland readies to host the Euro 2012 tournament next summer, CNN's Fionnuala Sweeney hosts from the sea-side city, Sopot, one of three bustling areas that make up Poland's thriving tri-city metropolitan region. Jim Boulden reports on Poland's economic growth and Felicia Taylor brings you a moving profile on famed architect, Daniel Libeskind, one of Poland's favorite sons.  All that and more, as CNN turns its Eye on Poland for a very special half-hour.

Eye on Mongolia

An ancient land, where the spirit of the great conqueror - Genghis Khan - still looms large, the only place on earth with more horses than people, a country of contradictions, seen in the nomads who cherish life in the rugged mountains and the new businessmen building luxury high-rises in the heart of the capital – that’s Mongolia. And we’ve got our Eye On it. With its vast reserves of highly sought-after natural resources, this stunning, sparsely populated nation aims to improve life for its 2.8 million citizens. CNN's Anna Coren hosts from the capital, Ulan Bator, and Stan Grant reports from around the country on a range of developments, including the copper mining boom. He also pays a visit to Mongolia's president and looks into the ancient tradition of throat-singing - all that and more, as we bring you up close to Mongolia in a very special half-hour.

Eye on India

In an in-depth half-hour, CNN takes a look at the world's second most populous country, India.  With rapid economic growth and the rise of a class of super-rich, Eye on India looks at the industries booming in a country that is fast-becoming a global business center, attracting major foreign companies and investors. CNN's Andrew Stevens anchors from Mumbai, a bustling city of 14 million people. Correspondents Sara Sidner and Mallika Kapur look at high-end real estate going up in India and the growing car manufacturing industry that's giving India a moniker as "the new Detroit", creating jobs for the middle class. We go to Delhi, where a budget airline is making history by signing the biggest aircraft deal ever. By contrast, in Aurangabad, in central India, 150 businessmen got together and each bought a Mercedes, spending $15 million in just one day.

Finally, we look at arguably two of the country's biggest loves: cricket and Bollywood.  What's the outlook for sports in India? And who are the voices really singing in those blockbuster Bollywood movies? Meet the real faces behind some of the voices.