In her documentary White Right: Meeting the Enemy, acclaimed filmmaker and activist Deeyah Khan takes viewers deep into the dark heart of racism in America. By placing herself at the center of violent extremist movements in America, Khan attempts to humanize those who are often considered monsters. Khan’s confronting approach has already been met with … Read more
The rise of the superstar Video Blogger (Vlogger) is a phenomenon that has captivated and transfixed the world. Vloggers have achieved unprecedented success, with many becoming overnight celebrities and beloved by millions of fans around the globe. They have become trendsetters, influencing popular culture in ways that no one could have predicted. These digital media … Read more
Acid attacks have been slowly gaining ground in the United Kingdom, with 1,800 such violent incidents being reported in London alone since 2010. This is a dramatic 70% increase from just 2015 to 2016. To make matters worse, research has revealed that the UK has the worst record of acid-related attacks in the developed world … Read more
Spike Lee’s When the Levees Broke is a powerful documentary that is sure to leave an impression on viewers. The film chronicles the worst natural disaster in U.S. history: Hurricane Katrina, which wreaked havoc on the city of New Orleans and its surrounding areas in 2005. With four hour-long acts (plus a fifth bonus act … Read more
The 2008 Emmy Award-winning documentary, Dispatches: Return to Africa’s Witch Children, shines a light on the tragic fate of thousands of children in the Niger Delta. These young people are accused of witchcraft and wizardry by their Christian pastors and then face brutal punishment, from torture to abandonment by their families. Take two-and-a-half year old … Read more
If you’re a fan of British music, then you’ll definitely want to check out the acclaimed BBC4 Britannia series and its exploration into the world of British reggae. After all, this genre has had an undeniably huge influence on our country’s music and culture over the past two decades. The documentary traces reggae’s roots from … Read more
Over the past year, a documentary was produced about the digital divide and the value of community access to the Internet and information technology within Halifax, Nova Scotia. This documentary features nine C@P sites located in the city, and provides an engaging look at how technology has become increasingly commonplace yet highly important in our … Read more
Welcome to North Korea is an eye-opening documentary that provides a glimpse into the harsh realities of modern-day North Korea. Released in 2001, this documentary earned its director, Daniel Gordon, and producer, Neil Docherty, the International Emmy Award for Best Documentary. The documentary follows the filmmakers as they travel through North Korea and document the … Read more
REBELS WITH A CAUSE is an incredible documentary that delves into the sweeping socio-political changes of the Sixties. It follows the rise and fall of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), tracing its genesis from 1960 when it was just a handful of people sharing lofty ideals, to its dissolution in 1970 due to internal … Read more
Radioman, the beloved New York film set mascot, is the subject of an insightful documentary that finally gives him the recognition he deserves. His real name is Craig Castaldo and since the 1990s, he has made over 100 appearances in blockbuster movies such as The Departed, The Bourne Trilogy, Shutter Island, Elf, Two Weeks Notice, … Read more