Al Jazeera Ramps Up Distribution Push

DOHA: Al Jazeera Network is offering up programming from Al Jazeera English, the Al Jazeera Documentary Channel and the Al Jazeera Satellite Channel for global distribution at MIPTV.

The library from Al Jazeera English includes more than 50 hours from its flagship documentary series Witness, featuring stories told by local filmmakers that give insight into world events as they impact the daily lives of ordinary people. Arabic-language content on offer includes Al Jazeera Documentary Channel’s four-parter Arab Christians, and Al Jazeera Satellite Channel’s The PLO, a 13-part documentary looking at the creation, establishment and existence of the Palestinian Liberation Organization.

Phil Lawrie, the director of global distribution for Al Jazeera, commented: "With a growing portfolio of programs from these three acclaimed channels we’re able to market a range of compelling programming that covers a wide variety of current affairs topics and issues."