Self-harm, which is also known as self-injury, is by definition “intentional, direct injuring of body tissue, done without suicidal intentions”. In other words, people want to harm themselves, but not kill themselves. Some studies show that self-harm typically starts as early as 14 years old. And there is also evidence of kids starting as young … Read more
The ritual of killing yourself was a noble tradition in Japan. There was a time the Western world thought Seppuku was a barbaric ritual. But all that changed with the writings of British diplomats Ernest Satow and Algernon Mitford during the late 19th century. These two witnessed incidents of judiciary seppuku and wrote about it. … Read more
It is no secret that Germany has an abundance of laws controlling almost every aspect of life. And while for some people the over-regulation might seem as inflexible, it is that bureaucracy that gives Germany the reputation of being efficient. For example, crossing the street as a pedestrian at a red light will give you … Read more
Documents repented and Canada’s dirty secret – the planned genocide of aboriginal people in church management Indian Residential Schools – and a clergyman’s efforts to document and make public these crimes. First-hand testimonies from residential school survivors are interwoven with Kevin Annett’s own story of how he dealt with shots, de-frocking, and the loss of … Read more
Four years after she nearly died from rabies, Jeanna Giese is billed as the first person known to have survived the virus without receiving a preventative vaccine. But Giese (pronounced Gee-See) said they’d gladly share that honor with others if only doctors could show that the treatment used to save her could spare other victims … Read more
World War II was the most disastrous and catastrophic war in the history of mankind. Millions of casualties, even more injured, and who knows how many left with traumatic memories of the war. After the War ended, we began our new life, a life in a peaceful, and post-war environment. In Britain, people embraced changes … Read more
This documentary is filmed in 2015. And things have not changed much in Hungary, a country with a very strict policy towards refugees. In the same way that Donald Trump was saying he will build a wall to Mexico, Viktor Orban, the Hungarian prime minister wanted to build a wall to prevent refugees from entering … Read more
Documentaries can also be used to put across a personal point of view in a very convincing manner. Political and economic issues can come to the forefront through these kinds of documentaries. Sometimes they even help to create public opinion through the facts conveyed through them. Some documentaries are of course created to create a … Read more
Screened at many major festivals, including San Francisco, Rome, Big Sky, Shelter has also managed to win jury and audience awards for best documentary at the New Orleans Film Festival. The documentary takes a look at the Covenant House, located on the outskirts of the French Quarter in New Orleans. This house cares for the … Read more
How much do you know about America’s most favorite dessert? Ice cream is one of the most famous desserts, something we all love do lick on a daily basis? And now, during the summer months, ice cream is one of the best refreshments you can get. The question, is how much do you know about … Read more