BBC docs & specials explore global influences, cultural shifts

December documentaries and specials explore the influence of American music and videos, the cultural challenges of online pornography in India, and the universal language of laughter.

  • Black Fire: From jazz to hip hop, has American black music resumed its status as protest music?
  • India’s Battle with Online Porn: Where will India draw the line on freedom of expression?
  • The New Year International Comedy Show: The Arts Hour celebrates the new year with international stand-up comedy.
  • This is 2018: The global impact of “This is America,” from those who made their own versions.

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