Season 1 • Episode 1
LatestA female journalist goes undercover to investigate what life is really like in this increasingly autocratic state.
As Saudi Arabia bids to host the FIFA World Cup, a female journalist goes undercover to investigate what life is really like in this increasingly autocratic state. This is the first time footage of this kind has been filmed by documentary-makers since the Crown Prince's rise to power and this powerful film exposes the disturbing reality behind his transformation of Saudi Arabia.
Direction
Undercover logistics that'll make you sweat.
Editing
Cuts between luxury PR and hidden reality sting.
Production
Getting this footage out was an act of bravery.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Saudi Arabia's sportswashing accelerated after journalist Jamal Khashoggi's 2018 murder, making this timing brutally relevant.
This represents rare documentary access since MBS consolidated power in 2017, when most independent filming became impossible.
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