The Yungas region of Bolivia is a land like no other. Situated between the towering heights of the Altiplano and the lush Amazon rainforest, it is a landscape of steep valleys and precipitous pathways, traversed by a single road—the infamous “Camino de la Muerte”—that links La Paz, the administrative capital of Bolivia, to the riches … Read more
The international boundary between the Netherlands and Belgium is an unusual one—and serves as the backdrop to a bizarre murder mystery. In the town of Baarle, a woman was found dead in her home, but authorities were unable to investigate—they had to call in a surveyor. This was because the house was literally split down … Read more
Hugh Wilson, the manager of the Hinewai Nature Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary in the southeast corner of New Zealand’s Banks Peninsula, is a man on a mission. With a passion for botany and ambition to spare, Hugh has been working towards reversing the destructive forces which threaten nature’s splendor. His efforts have been documented in … Read more
Au Nigeria, les enfants accusés d’être des sorciers sont cruellement chassés par leur famille et envoyés dans la rue. Cette situation insondable rend ces enfants vulnérables à l’exploitation et à la maltraitance dans les pires conditions possibles. Ils sont contraints de gagner chichement leur vie en fouillant les décharges, s’exposant ainsi à des conditions périlleuses … Read more
Nestled in Southeast Asia, Laos is a small country that has experienced poverty and political struggles. With the increasing support from its neighbor, China, the country has a chance to develop – but at what cost? Enter Laos: Falling into the Debt Trap?, an eye-opening documentary that delves deep into the potential threats and benefits … Read more
The mysterious Mayan civilization continues to captivate our imaginations centuries after its disappearance. The Maya were an advanced society, with a highly-developed system of writing, sophisticated mathematics and astronomy, and impressive architecture. Their legacy has left us with a bounty of cultural artifacts and a wealth of insight into their lives. In the new documentary … Read more
The 1961 trial of notorious Nazi war criminal, Adolf Eichmann, was a groundbreaking event for both international law and media coverage. Held in an Israeli courtroom and broadcast around the world, the trial sparked global fascination and debate. This captivating new documentary from the producers of Being Jewish in France and Einsatzgruppen, provides a comprehensive … Read more
The Arctic is home to our last major oil and gas reserves. With the world’s dependency on these fuels, the arctic holds the promise of a veritable treasure trove of black gold, and the potential for the northernmost town in the US, Barrow, to be transformed into an oil hub. However, the situation is far … Read more
The Lockerbie bombings of December 1988 claimed the lives of 270 people, and brought about one of the most controversial criminal trials in history. Camp Zeist, a former military base in The Netherlands, was lent to Scotland for the trial of two Libyan nationals who were accused of orchestrating the bombing. The defendants were seen … Read more
When Paradise, California was hit by the Camp Fire in November 2018, it was a tragedy of immense proportions. At least 86 people perished in the blaze and tens of thousands were forced to abandon their homes as the fire spread at an unprecedented rate with frightening speed. It had all started with a malfunctioning … Read more