The documentary “Lebanon’s Powerful Women” takes us to the heart of the Beirut protests, where women are leading the way for change. Among them is Christina – a student who is at the forefront of the demonstrations that demand political and economic reforms in a country plagued by corruption. While religious sectarianism has divided Lebanon … Read more
The death of Mao Zedong in 1976 briefly brought about a period of political openness in China, known as the “Beijing Spring”. During this time, the democracy movement emerged and people traveled from across the country to put up posters demanding accountability for the crimes committed during the Cultural Revolution. Among them were artists from … Read more
The controversial use of drone strikes by the US military has led to many civilian causalities over the years. “Third Person” is a powerful new documentary that sheds light on this important issue and the devastating impact it has had on innocent people’s lives. Through a series of interviews with survivors and experts, “Third Person” … Read more
Queen Victoria’s reign is remembered as a time of grandeur and splendor, but films have also sought to capture the complexities and richness of her life. Whether you’re an avid historian or simply curious about one of Britain’s most iconic monarchs, there are several captivating documentaries exploring different aspects of Queen Victoria’s life. From her … Read more
Are you fascinated by the life of Queen Elizabeth I? There’s no better way to get a closer look at her incredible story than through documentaries. These films use archival footage and interviews with those who knew her best to uncover details about the life of this iconic monarch. Here, we’ve rounded up some of … Read more
Germany is to get a new parliament – and a new chancellor. After 16 years, Angela Merkel is stepping down. Three candidates have spent months fighting to succeed her. Filmmaker Stephan Lamby followed their campaigns. Which one was most effective? As the candidates and their campaigns make their way across the country, they find themselves … Read more
George Washington Carver was a man of many talents who loved life. He famously said “when you can do the common things of life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world.” Nobody lived out these words better than this man. He was a scientist, a man of faith, an artist … Read more
In “From Homemaker to Presidential Candidate, in Belarus,” Turkish journalist Can Dündar follows the journey of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya – a woman who never intended to lead a political movement, but rose to the challenge of fighting for her country’s freedom in the face of dictatorship. As a former homemaker, Tsikhanouskaya’s husband’s imprisonment sparked her own … Read more
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