Becoming a Man
Follow the rites of passages of young men living in different countries who all share a singular goal: to make the difficult passage into manhood. Each will face a grueling initiation quest. Success will mean new status and responsibilities within each young man's community, but, success isn't guaranteed. If they fail, they will remain children within their community.
- 2019-2019
- 1 season
- Questar Entertainment
- Documentary
- TV-G
Follow the rites of passages of young men living in different countries who all share a singular goal: to make the difficult passage into manhood. Each will face a grueling initiation quest. Success will mean new status and responsibilities within each young man's community, but, success isn't guaranteed. If they fail, they will remain children within their community.
Season 1 Episode Guide
9 Episodes 2019
Episode 1
Africa
Sun, Dec 1, 2019 51 mins
To achieve dual status in Central Africa, Benda must test his skills by climbing giant trees in order to gather honey, the elixir of life. In Ethiopia, Collé must embark on a long journey that will eventually lead him to a bull jumping ceremony he must endure.
Episode 2
Siberia
Sun, Dec 1, 2019 51 mins
In Siberia, people have perpetuated their ancient culture of nomadic animal breeders for generations. Edik, Altangan, and Zobloo will have to retain the teachings of their elders in their hearts if they are to become true men.
Episode 3
Melanesia
Sun, Dec 1, 2019 51 mins
To become an adult, Junior from Kontu Island must capture a shark armed with a lasso and a propeller. On Pentecost Island, Wabak of the Vanuatu Nation must jump from a wooden tower with vines around his ankles as his only safety line.
Episode 4
Amyu - Army of Wasp Men
Sun, Dec 1, 2019 51 mins
In Kayapo, Brazil, young men must face a terrible challenge to reach adulthood: confront Amyu, a giant wasp that builds nests as big as men on top of the highest trees. They must succeed if they are to confront a new challenge.
Episode 5
Becoming a Woman in Zanskar
Sun, Dec 1, 2019 54 mins
In the remote kingdom of Zanskar in the Himalayas, this is the story of a friendship shattered by destiny when two girls named Palkit and Tenzin have to part ways and leave their village and families forever in order to become women.
Episode 6
Among the Borana
Sun, Dec 1, 2019 50 mins
In Southern Ethiopia, Wario belongs to the Borana, a semi-nomadic tribe renowned for salt trading. It is time for him to prove that he is a real Borana. His test? A 200-kilometer journey to learn the difficult labor of salt trade.
Episode 7
Tracking the White Reindeer
Sun, Dec 1, 2019 50 mins
On the stark plains of Mongolia, Quizilol and Solongo are in love. Solongo's father believes Quizilol needs more seasoning as a man prior to marrying his daughter, so Quizilol is given a prized stud reindeer to care for to prove his worth.
Episode 8
Facing the Giant Bees
Sun, Dec 1, 2019 52 mins
The wild bee of Nepal is the largest bee species on Earth. Only the bravest still face the challenge of gathering the wild honey from the bees. Join Moti on three spectacular ascents up sheer Himalayan cliffs to capture the sacred honey.
Episode 9
Inuit - Fighting for a Better Life
Sun, Dec 1, 2019 52 mins
The culture of Inuit people is at a crossroads. Follow Matthew and Elena who agreed to participate in the "On the Land Program," a project dedicated to helping young Inuits get back to their roots.
