Activate

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  • 2019
  • 1 Season
  • 5.6  (36)

Activate, a six-part documentary series from National Geographic Channel, premiered in 2019 featuring environmental and humanitarian issues. The series is presented by a group of influential and well-known celebrities such as Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Common, and Usher. They take the lead in exploring various global issues and talk about ways to take action to solve them.

The series is centered on different topics ranging from plastic pollution to climate change, refugees, and conservation efforts. The show aims to inspire viewers and take action to address these critical problems that affect people globally. Each episode portrays a different issue and highlights people who are fighting on the front lines to solve them.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and supports children's rights and education. Her involvement in the show and advocacy is a reflection of her genuine commitment to philanthropy. Priyanka introduces each episode of Activate and helps tell the stories of individuals around the world who are creating change within their communities actively.

Usher, an advocate for social justice and youth empowerment, is also presented in the first episode where he travels to Puerto Rico a year after Hurricane Maria devastated the island. He meets and works with a group of young advocates to promote and provide solar-powered solutions to families who are still without electricity. Usher's experience highlights how these young people, with help from organizations like the Sierra Club, can make meaningful progress in the fight against climate change.

Common, who is passionate about criminal justice reform and gun violence prevention, is featured in the fourth episode where he travels to Texas to explore how criminalization has a direct impact on refugees seeking asylum. With the support of organizations like RAICES, Common discovers firsthand the impact of the Trump administration's 'zero-tolerance' policy on the border.

The show is not only about issues that need solving, but it also portrays the strength and resilience of people who are taking the lead in bringing change. The series tries to share a powerful message of challenging viewers to remain aware and vigilant of the latest issues on the planet and how we can support and promote solutions with a long-term impact to make the world a better place.

Overall, Activate is an inspiring, thought-provoking, and empowering series that highlights significant global issues and shows how people are coming together to address them. The show gives hope to viewers and demonstrates the potential of individuals, partners, and communities to create change. It's a must-watch for anyone who wants to understand and act to address the critical issues of today's world.

Activate is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (6 episodes). The series first aired on September 5, 2019.

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Seasons
Clean Water
6. Clean Water
October 10, 2019
Uzo Aduba and Global Citizen travel to Nigeria to push for clean water.
Ending Plastic Pollution
5. Ending Plastic Pollution
October 3, 2019
Pharrell Williams joins Global Citizen's push to get governments, corporations and individuals to solve the ocean plastic pollution crisis. Meanwhile, Darren Criss travels to the Philippines to witness plastics' impact on people living in extreme poverty and calls on global citizens to urge their mayors to commit their cities to zero-waste futures.
Keeping Girls in School
4. Keeping Girls in School
September 26, 2019
Priyanka Chopra Jonas joins Global Citizen to break barriers to girls' education. Gayle King and Bonang Matheba call on South Africa to end period poverty and provide girls with the resource they need to stay in school.
Education Cannot Wait
3. Education Cannot Wait
September 19, 2019
Rachel Brosnahan travels to the border of Peru with Global Citizen to see what happens to children's education during conflicts and natural disasters.
Ending Cash Bail
2. Ending Cash Bail
September 12, 2019
Artists and activists Common and Usher join global citizens and grassroots organizers in a quest for historic change to the criminal justice system.
Eradicating Extreme Poverty
1. Eradicating Extreme Poverty
September 5, 2019
Hugh Jackman, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Becky G join Global Citizen to push world leaders to enact poverty-ending policies.
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Where to Watch Activate
Activate is available for streaming on the National Geographic Channel website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Activate on demand at Amazon, Vudu and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    September 5, 2019
  • IMDB Rating
    5.6  (36)