Plot Synopsis

CHASING THE SUN is a half-hour docuseries that follows adventure-seeker and filmmaker Stephen Friedman as he captures the story of the places he visits through the people of each destination. As the locals tell their story, Stephen uses each experience to rediscover why we are all born to explore. Season 1 finds finds Stephen Friedman exploring the Americas and the Caribbean, with stops in New York City, Florida, Cuba, Ecuador, Peru, Costa Rica, Jamaica and Brazil. In the new season co-produced with JOURNY, Stephen will travel throughout Asia, including stops in Malaysia, Vietnam, Bali, South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan and India.

The second season of CHASING THE SUN debuted on Journy, Ovation's culture and travel-focused AVOD channel, on Wednesday, October 2, 2019.


CHASING THE SUN has its linear television premiere on Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 7-8pm ET/4-5pm PT, as Ovation debuted back-to-back episodes:

"New York City" (7pm ET/4pm PT): Starting off the journey, we find ourselves on the streets of New York with a mix of art, fashion and everyday life. The artists are the activists and the fashion police are the artists. This episode shows off a different side of the city.

"North Jersey" (7:30pm ET/4:30pm PT): To continue our New York adventure, we meet up with Ryan who ends up showing off his new life in Jersey City. From his story we meet with a musician named Milo and his friends who happen to be in the food world.
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On Thursday, November 21, 2019 from 7-8pm ET/4-5pm PT, Ovation premiered the season finale of CHASING THE SUN, debuting back-to-back episodes:

"Brazil (Part 1)" (7pm ET/4pm PT): The story begins in the Land of the Palms, where viewers are introduced to the Brad Pitt of Brazil. This episode is full of passion and shows off a part of Brazil that not many people know about.

"Brazil (Part 2)" (7:30pm ET/4:30pm PT): Capoeira is the main story of the final episode of the season. The Brazilian passion and love for their country shines through this entire episode.