Taboo (2002)
- Genre
- documentary film
- Country
- United States
- Length
- 10 seasons, 78 episodes
- Rating
- 8.0 of 10 from 6 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this series is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
This documentary series examines controversial rituals and traditions from around the world. Each episode focuses on a specific topic like marriage or initiation and shows how different societies view these practices.
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What happens
Taboo is a documentary television series that premiered in 2002 on the National Geographic Channel. The program is an educational look into controversial rituals and traditions practiced openly in some societies, while forbidden and/or illegal as a "taboo" in others. Each hour-long episode details a specific topic, such as marriage or initiation rituals, and explores how such topics are viewed throughout the world. Taboo generally focuses on the most misunderstood, despised, or disagreed-upon activities, jobs, and roles. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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