Chronicling the epic ordeals of boys around the world on their passage to adulthood.
EPISODE 1
Becoming a Man in Africa
Banda must climb giant trees to gather honey, while Kole must journey to a bull-jumping ceremony.
EPISODE 2
Becoming a Man in Siberia
Siberian children must retain the teachings of their elders to become true men.
EPISODE 3
Becoming a Man in Melanesia
Following two young men who won't meet each other but are both on their passage to manhood.
EPISODE 4
Amyu: The Army of Wasp Men
Adolescent boys confront Amyu, a giant wasp that builds nests as big as men.
EPISODE 5
Woman in Zanskar
In the remote kingdom of Zanskar, in the northern Himalayas, Becoming Woman recounts the true and moving story of a friendship shattered by destiny when two young girls have to part and leave their village and their families forever to become women.
EPISODE 6
Becoming a Man Among the Borana
Following Wario's passage, an 11-year-old who belongs to the Borana, a semi-nomadic tribe.