Shortage of nursing staff in Germany leads to hiring from abroad. Iyaloo Akuunda from Namibia is one of them who decided to learn German and try her luck in Germany. She was offered a job at Düsseldorf University Hospital, but not everything turned out as she had envisioned. A documentary by Ruth Krause and Adrian … Read more
Afro house has stormed the world with its scintillating rhythms and melodies that reflect Africa’s diverse subcultures and musical styles. And now, Rise has produced an international music documentary that traces the origin of afro house while exploring its promising present and future. The documentary captures the pulsating beats of afro house, from its roots … Read more
Every day, we send seven billion emojis worldwide. But little is known about the colorful icons that have become an integral part of our daily communication. Who has power over the emoji? Where do they come from? Behind this seemingly innocent world of emojis, rests a powerful group known as “The Unicode Consortium.” Made up … Read more
Actor and activist Imarn Ayton claims that the UK government is only trying to placate protesters by convening an anti-racism commission, which she says won’t lead to effective policy making. She argues that many commissions have already recommended ways to secure the rights of non-white Britons, but their proposals have yet to be put into … Read more
Poverty affects millions of people worldwide, leaving them with limited opportunities and hindering their path to success. Invisibility: Breaking the Cycles of Poverty is a profound documentary, shedding light on this vast issue by exploring the lives of those living in marginalized communities. The documentary showcases the experiences of social entrepreneurs working to break the … Read more
The past year has been full of shocks, surprises, and alarming events. No event was more shocking than the Insurrection on January 6th at the Capitol. As Americans debate what really happened that day, many turn to documentaries for answers. Here are some of the best documentaries about the January 6th insurrection 1. The January … Read more
Peter Boykin, founder of ‘Gays for Trump’ in North Carolina and a proud supporter of the outgoing U.S. president, has been in the thick of the violent protests against the election results in Washington D.C. He refuses to accept Trump’s loss, despite the growing pressure from his own party to concede. In this thrilling documentary, … Read more
Matt Frei takes viewers on an investigative journey, examining the shady past of former double agent Sergei Skripal, and the potential motives behind his poisoning in Salisbury. The search unearths a web of espionage, politics, and crime that carries sinister implications for the world at large. As Frei delves deeper, he explores the possibility of … Read more
The documentary follows the brave young women of Poland as they stand up against the oppressive sexual policies of their country’s government. With a conservative ruling party and a deeply rooted Catholic sexual morality, sex education in Poland is all but nonexistent, leaving young people unprepared for relationships and vulnerable to sexual violence. Meanwhile, the … Read more
The Internet of Everything: A documentary that tackles the bewildering change that the Internet has brought to our lives and the world at large. Brett Gaylor, a reformed techno-utopian and tech industry worker, guides us through the complexities of the “Internet of Things” – the connecting of the physical world to cyberspace. The documentary maps … Read more