Deep in the heart of the Amazon, controversy brews as Peru’s government debates the expansion and deepening of the river’s tributaries. While the development could revolutionize the region’s economy and infrastructure, it has earned stiff resistance from the indigenous peoples living in its lush forests. To them, the Amazon is not simply a means of … Read more
As the pandemic rages on, millions of people in America suffer from hunger and poverty, with no assistance from the government. Among them is Sixta, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico who has been living in New York for 34 years. She has been reduced to collecting bottles every day, earning just enough to pay rent … Read more
Matthew had always dreamed of a peaceful life in a small guesthouse surrounded by a green garden in southern Portugal. But his idyllic setting was soon disrupted by noisy excavators tearing up cork oak and prickly pear trees to make way for a massive avocado plantation. The large Portuguese fruit-growing company seemed undeterred by the … Read more
Senegal is a pivotal nation in the West African region, characterized by relative peace and stability compared to its neighbor, Mali. The country has long relied on France as its primary partner since colonial times, but recently other nations have been jostling for influence within Senegal. China, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Indonesia and … Read more
This documentary delves into the sinister relationship between the East German secret police, the Stasi, and the notorious leader Erich Mielke, which was formed and thrived around the Berlin Wall. The film uncovers the chilling atrocities committed by the Stasi, from the cover-up of murders to the imprisonment of tens of thousands of refugees. The … Read more
A country torn apart by war, a people trapped in a crisis and a humanitarian disaster of epic proportions. The ongoing conflict in Yemen has taken hundreds of thousands of lives and left millions displaced. This is the story of a nation held hostage by political tensions, greed, and sectarian strife, all vying for power … Read more
This gripping documentary chronicles the heart-wrenching journey of a father’s unwavering love for his daughter who has joined the terror organization Islamic State. When Leonora Messing runs off to the so-called Caliphate, her father Maik takes it upon himself to rescue her from perilous danger. For four long years, he embarks on a treacherous quest … Read more
For years, Faustino Barrientos has been living an isolated but content life on the shores of O’Higgins lake in Patagonia. His home is a house built from the remains of a long-ago wrecked fishing vessel. With few modern amenities and his nearest neighbors being 25 miles away in Villa O’Higgins, Faustino lives a quiet life … Read more
Up to a million people in Germany experience homelessness, a crisis that’s been compounded by overburdened aid and support systems, a lack of coordination, a tight housing market, and real estate speculation. It’s a problem that’s gotten worse over the years, with estimates showing a steady rise in the numbers since 2008. But despite the … Read more
Indonesia – Diversity Under Threat” brings to light the nuances of Indonesian life, where Islamists are gaining leverage in a country that is widely considered as a model state for diversity and tolerance. With its 17,000 islands and over 270 million people, Indonesia is the world’s most populous Muslim country. While its democratic core and … Read more