Be Like Others is an award-winning documentary film written and directed by Tanaz Eshaghian that takes a close look at the lives of transsexuals in Iran. Through interviews with patients at a Tehran clinic, the film sheds light on issues of gender identity, sexuality, and cultural expectations. The film’s greatest strength lies in its focus … Read more
Dateline’s To Catch a Predator has been one of the most watched shows in the United States. It has caught over two hundred potential predators and exposed an alarming epidemic to millions of viewers. In his book, To Catch a Predator, Chris Hansen shares the harrowing true stories of families who have been targeted by … Read more
At the time of his death, Marvin Gaye was living with his parents in Los Angeles while on a break from his ongoing tour. He had become increasingly withdrawn and paranoid due to the excessive use of drugs which put additional strain on an already fragile relationship between him and his father. This ultimately led … Read more
THIN, a 2006 documentary film directed by Lauren Greenfield and distributed by HBO, provides an intimate look into the lives of four women struggling to overcome anorexia nervosa and bulimia. The documentary takes place at The Renfrew Center in Coconut Creek, Florida; a 40-bed residential facility that specializes in treating individuals with eating disorders. The … Read more
Mark Zuckerberg is one of the most influential entrepreneurs of the 21st century. In seven short years, he has taken the world by storm with his revolutionary idea to make it “more open and connected” through Facebook. With 800 million users and a possible value of $100 billion, Mark is an inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs … Read more
In Cutting Edge, award-winning documentary-maker Jane Treays dives into the world of America’s purity movement. This controversial phenomenon has seen one in every six young girls take a pledge to remain a virgin until their wedding day, or to save their first kiss for then. Through interviews and observations, Treays sets out to investigate whether … Read more
For centuries, Tibet’s nomadic herdsmen have lived and worked in the most extreme of environments–the high Himalayan plateau. Every spring, one particular tribe embarks on a strenuous journey to some of the world’s largest salt lakes. As the men traverse through the difficult terrain with their mighty yaks, they are participating in a long-held tradition … Read more
Dutch Daredevil Wim Hof is an extraordinary figure who has pushed the limits of human endurance in his quest to prove his own theories on how cold temperatures can affect the body. He recently attempted a remarkable feat – running a full 26-mile marathon, clad in only shorts and sandals, in temperatures as low as … Read more
Louis Theroux’s latest documentary delves into the world of “Introduction Services” in Thailand, exploring the phenomenon wherein foreign men seek out Thai women for marriage. In this captivating feature, Theroux conducts interviews with various parties involved in the process, including matchmakers and the prospective brides and grooms. Through these conversations, he sheds light on both … Read more
Cannabis use in the UK is now at its highest ever level, with 10 million people admitting to having tried it and 2 million lighting up each month. A recent British documentary has brought this issue into the spotlight by interviewing a range of cannabis users from all walks of life, including elderly grandmothers who … Read more