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Backlight Season 23

April. 07,2024
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Backlight

Tegenlicht in Dutch or Backlight in English is a series of television documentaries by the VPRO, a Dutch public broadcasting organisation. Backlight "aims to grasp the quintessence of prominent trends and developments" in the practice of critical journalism, and tries to improve understanding of the intricate inner workings of our modern society.

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Tegenlicht in Dutch or Backlight in English is a series of television documentaries by the VPRO, a Dutch public broadcasting organisation. Backlight "aims to grasp the quintessence of prominent trends and developments" in the practice of critical journalism, and tries to improve understanding of the intricate inner workings of our modern society.

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Backlight Season 23 Full Episode Guide

Episode 3 - Naomi Klein and the pull to the right
First Aired: June. 02,2024

What should progressive Europe do with the big move to the right? How is it possible that the words used by the international right-wing nationalist movement are so similar to those of progressives? Publicist and political activist Naomi Klein delved into the world of conspiracy theorists and the extreme right following a case of mistaken identity. She wrote the 'self-examination' book Doppelganger, a journey to the mirror world about it. She explores that mirror world and our political future.

Episode 2 - Uit de kleren
First Aired: May. 12,2024

There is now so much clothing in the world that the next six generations can be clothed with it. Four pioneers want to improve the unruly clothing industry. Annemieke Koster produces new textiles from local, recycled fibers and discarded textiles. Caterina Occhio tries to make luxury brands such as Chloe, Armani and Aspesi more sustainable and more social. Lara Wolters has been advocating in the European Parliament for more transparent production chains for almost five years. Ex-fast fashion influencer Sara Dubbeldam sued Primark for misleading advertising.

Episode 1 - Dwarse scheepsbouwers
First Aired: April. 07,2024

After decades of globalization, many industries have disappeared from Europe, but shipbuilder Royal Bodewes on the Winschoterdiep has been keeping its head above water for more than 200 years. It is even building a ship for an Asian customer. Made for Taiwan, instead of in Taiwan. Have the roles been reversed? Employees from all over the world work in shifts to build five ships at the same time. The company does everything slightly differently and is averse to fuss. A new generation is ready to take over the family business: sisters Nienke and Carlijn Bodewes are determined not to be the last generation to keep the company afloat.

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