Documentary

Great Big Story

Great Big Story is a global media company devoted to cinematic storytelling. Headquartered in New York, with a bureau in London, our studios create and distribute micro docs and short films, as well as series for digital, social, TV and theatrical release. Since our launch in late 2015, our producers have traveled to more than 100 countries to discover the untold, the overlooked and the flat-out amazing.

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Created By

Andrew Morse

Status

Canceled

Original Name

Great Big Story

First Air Date

March 11, 2015

Last Air Date

January 17, 2017

Seasons

6

Episodes

4

Language

—

Production Companies

Networks

CNN

S05E01

In Japan, Repairing Buildings Without a Single Nail

In the past, making and developing metal was too costly for carpenters in Japan. So instead of using nails, carpenters called "miyadaiku" developed unique methods for interlocking pieces of wood together, similar to a giant 3D puzzle.

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