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Facing the Fat: 55 Days Without Food

Facing the Fat: 55 Days Without Food

Kenny Saylors, once healthy and athletic, struggled with obesity after years of overeating. Determined to make a change, Kenny embarked on a drastic journey of self-discovery. With the support of his doctor, he decided to stop eating for 55 days and to drink only water. Facing the Fat is an inspiring and entertaining documentary that … Read more

USA: Homeless Students in California

USA: Homeless Students in California

California is one of the most expensive places in the world for students to pursue an education. With sky-high tuition fees and even higher housing costs, many college students in the state are struggling to make ends meet. Recent studies have suggested that as many as 15% of university students in California have experienced homelessness … Read more

1949 – One year, two Germanies

1949 – One year, two Germanies

Germany, 1949 – a year of division, hope and uncertainty. Two separate states were founded almost simultaneously, as the country became a pawn in the struggle between East and West during the Cold War. Now, in a new documentary, the tumultuous events of that year are reconstructed in vivid detail, through the voices of those … Read more

German reunification – a short history

German reunification – a short history

In 2+4+X: A Short History of German Reunification, viewers are taken back in time to witness the events surrounding the fall of the Berlin Wall, one of the most pivotal moments in the 20th century. This documentary explores the political, social, and economic factors that contributed to the reunification of Germany after decades of division. … Read more

Tour of the Arctic (1/2) – from Svalbard to Siberia

Tour of the Arctic (1/2) – from Svalbard to Siberia

Two film crews embark on a breathtaking journey through the Arctic Circle, exploring one of the most fascinating and threatened regions on our planet. This extraordinary two-part documentary takes viewers to the heart of the Northern wilderness, where stunning natural wonders collide with rapidly changing ecosystems due to global warming. Part one of the documentary … Read more

Fast fashion – The shady world of cheap clothing

Fast fashion – The shady world of cheap clothing

As the world becomes increasingly aware of the catastrophic environmental impact of the textile and clothing industry, a new documentary uncovers the true cost of fast fashion. With 100 billion items produced every year and international companies competing to win higher profits, the sector is forecast to grow by 60 per cent by 2030. Through … Read more

World’s Biggest Containership | Mega Transports

World’s Biggest Containership | Mega Transports

Are you fascinated by the behemoth engineering wonders of the world?  Look no further than the largest heavy load transport on earth- the biggest containership of all times. Newly launched by OOCL, these vessels are the largest ever ordered to date, with a capacity of 21,100 TEU. These ships are 400 meters in length and … Read more

Behind Bars 2: The World’s Toughest Prisons – El Hongo, Tecate, Mexico

Behind Bars 2: The World’s Toughest Prisons – El Hongo, Tecate, Mexico

Tucked away in the desert of Mexico lies the high-security bunker known as El Hongo. This prison is deemed perfectly incorruptible, a rare find in a country where corruption is rampant and runs through all levels of society like cancer. El Hongo is a veritable high-tech fortress with sensors, cameras, mobile phone jammers, and fifteen … Read more

How worms could help solve plastic pollution

How worms could help solve plastic pollution

Plastic built the modern world. Where would we be without bike helmets, baggies, toothbrushes, and pacemakers? But a century into our love affair with plastic, we’re starting to realize it’s not such a healthy relationship. Plastics draw on dwindling fossil fuels, leach harmful chemicals, litter landscapes, and destroy marine life. As journalist Susan Freinkel points … Read more