2022 CURRENT AFFAIRS NOMINEES

Black Axe

NIGERIA - BBC Africa Eye

Black Axe is one of the most feared organized crime groups in the world. The highly secretive mafia – referred to as a “cult” in Nigeria – has been accused of countless murders and are estimated to earn millions of dollars through internet fraud. But who is behind them?

DOMINGO ESPETACULAR: PARKINSON’S RESEARCH

BRAZIL - Record TV

The journey of a Brazilian journalist who faces the biggest challenge of his life: the fight against Parkinson’s disease. André Tal undergoes an experimental treatment in the USA and tells how he went through the challenging experience.

EXPOSURE - FEARLESS: THE WOMEN FIGHTING PUTIN

UNITED KINGDOM - Hardcash Productions / The Economist / ITV

Following three women ahead of the elections, this report charts Russia’s shift to dictatorship. For opposition candidates Violetta and Irina and activist Lusya, this is a story of resilience, but also one of hope: that a democratic Russia can emerge from the will of its youth, who dream of more.

SLAHI UND SEINE FOLTERER / IN SEARCH OF MONSTERS

GERMANY - NDR-Fernsehen

For 14 years, M. Slahi was incarcerated in the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo. Slahi was considered one of the most dangerous terrorists in the world. Now he is free, exonerated by two U.S. courts. The investigative report accompanies perpetrators & victim on their quest for forgiveness.

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