In this captivating three-part documentary series, Professor Jim Al-Khalili uncovers the history and science behind one of the most momentous discoveries ever made – that all matter in the universe is composed of atoms. In this episode, he takes us through some of the most world-altering events that have resulted from our understanding of atomic … Read more
In 1997, Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman made an offer that was ignored: to pay for the senior prom at Charleston High School in Mississippi, on the condition that it be integrated. Eleven years later, Freeman”s offer was accepted and history was made; Charleston High School had its first-ever integrated prom. Up until this historic … Read more
Private Parts is an eye-opening three-episode documentary series from the BBC. It explores physical issues related to the human body – specifically breasts and genitals, as well as the difficulties that arise with them. The series has two other follow up documentaries, The Trouble With My Vagina and The Trouble With My Penis. Launched in … Read more
Paranoid and delusional, or should the rest of you be prepping too? Preppers UK, a documentary on survivalism in the UK, introduces viewers to a unique group of individuals who are ready for anything—from mass civil unrest and terrorism to global economic collapse. The documentary follows the lives of five preppers from Northern Ireland, Leeds, … Read more
Powaqqatsi, the highly acclaimed 1988 documentary film by visionary director Godfrey Reggio, is the second installment in the powerful Qatsi trilogy. This critically-acclaimed work of art takes a deep dive into the traditional lifestyles of third world countries being rapidly transformed through industrialization. Through its captivating visuals and thoughtful direction, Powaqqatsi: Life in Transformation shines … Read more
The poverty crisis in America is reaching tragic levels, with over 16 million children now suffering. In a country of over 300 million people, that means 1 in 12 adults are out of work and countless young people are growing up without the promise of long-term employment. As middle-class families across the nation lose their … Read more
The Laovan family, who have been living atop the mountainous terrain of Laos for centuries, are at a crossroads. Their lives have been defined by their customs and rituals for generations, but the modern world is encroaching upon them. The Village Above the Clouds is a powerful documentary that captures a proud family as they … Read more
In 1922, the streets of New York City were awash with danger and grim tragedy. Over one thousand people lost their lives to poison, hanging, shootings, stabbings, car accidents and elevator malfunctions. This startling statistic is explored in depth in the PBS documentary “Death by Poison: The True Story of Poisoning in America” which takes … Read more
Getting into North Korea was no easy feat, as the documentary team from VBS discovered. After a long and arduous process involving various red tape, diplomacy and patience, they were able to gain access to the hermit kingdom. For viewers of the upcoming documentary, there’s no better way to get an inside look at one … Read more
Traveling to the West Point slum of Liberia is like entering a nightmare. Home to 80,000 people who live in unimaginable squalor, the landscape is littered with miles of rotting garbage and no sewage system. These dire circumstances make it hard to believe that there’s hope for these people – but a documentary film by … Read more