For siblings Franz and Antonia Hildebrandt, the wounds left by Cold War division between East and West Germany have yet to heal, even thirty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall. In this thought-provoking documentary, the Hildebrandt siblings set out to explore the lasting impact of the division on the Germany of today, both … Read more
The German military is on a mission to recruit new soldiers and it’s using intro camps to get the word out. These camps are specifically designed to give aspiring soldiers a taste of military life, as well as to quell any fears they may have. In a new documentary by Udo Bauer, viewers are taken … Read more
The Azov Battalion is a notorious far-right fighting force that openly displays fascist symbols. Despite their controversial reputation, the group has been gaining traction and recruiting more young people, including many women. As Ukraine struggles with a crisis of democracy, a new documentary takes an in-depth look at the Azov Battalion and their influence on … Read more
The documentary explores the fascinating stories of Vadim Minsyuk and Yuri Andreyev, two men who fled the war in the east of Ukraine in 2014 and resettled near the exclusion zone around Chernobyl. Living with the risk of radiation is better than staying in a war zone, and despite the danger, they decided to move … Read more
One year has passed since the devastating explosion in Beirut on August 4th, 2020 that left over 200 people dead and thousands more injured. The tragedy has left a deep mark in the hearts of the Lebanese people, who are still searching for answers and justice. The government of Lebanon had promised an urgent investigation … Read more
The United States is by far the world’s biggest military spender, with an expenditure of $682 billion in 2012. This staggering sum represented 40 percent of the entire global defense budget and was higher than the combined total spent by the next 13 countries in rank. Given this vast outlay on military activity, many observers … Read more
For years, fears have been growing about the emergence of far-right groups within the German police and military. Now, investigative journalist Dirk Laabs claims that radical conspirators are actively preparing a coup against the government. Laabs has found evidence that far-right groups illegally gained access to government ammunition, and have stockpiled weapons as part of … Read more
In the aftermath of the ISIS siege of Marawi in 2017, the southern Philippines has become a hotspot for terrorist activity. The violent aftermath of this conflict led to many people still living in refugee camps or other emergency shelters, and the reconstruction of the city could take years. The terror group’s capture of Marawi … Read more
The Wagner group, a highly secretive Russian mercenary army, has recently agreed to a deal with Faustin-Archange Touadéra’s regime in Central Africa. The arrangement allows the Wagner group to stabilize the region in exchange for valuable mineral resources. Russia is taking advantage of France’s waning influence in the former colony and many Central Africans are … Read more
The lush and vibrant forests of Cameroon are home to an immense diversity of wildlife, ranging from mammals like elephants and chimpanzees to numerous species of birds and reptiles. However, the human population that calls this area home has been largely neglected by international aid organisations, such as WWF. Unfortunately, despite the unique beauty and … Read more