Global poverty does not just happen. It started with slavery, military conquest and colonization resulted in the confiscation of land, minerals and forced labor. Today, the problem persists because of the unjust policies of debt, trade and taxes – in other words, the rich exploit the poor, developing countries. Renowned actor and activist Martin Sheen … Read more
The aroma of saffron, the sound of flamenco, the sights of Spanish culture and creating a spirit cook classic dishes can be found together in a fascinating program. Made in Spain is a series exploring the culinary and cultural riches of Spain and is hosted by Chef José Andrés, creator of several held in Washington, … Read more
In 1977, Daniel Everett came to Amazonia to live and study the tribe Pirahã. When he originally came to the tribe, members of the tribe wanted to kill him. They plotted their murder. But what they didn’t know is that he was a damn good linguist, and while he was eavesdropping, he could understand enough … Read more
Paradise Lost is a 1996 documentary film directed by Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky about the trials of three teenagers in West Memphis, Arkansas for the murder and sexual mutilation of three prepubertal children. The guys in the trial for the crime are: Jessie Misskelley, Damien Echols and Jason Baldwin, also known as the West … Read more
Highest homicide rate in the world for a country not officially at war. Ross visits Kingston, the most violent area of Jamaica and directed all members of the band there. A study by A. Harriott shows that Jamaica’s homicide rate is four times the global rate, with the city of Kingston has the highest rate … Read more
What does smell fell like? How does love smell like? How does fear smell like? Can you use scent to control your behavior? Or to find out something about people around you? Dogs do this all the time. They sniff everything and everyone around them to discover the world. How similar are we to dogs? … Read more
Elon Musk has argued that we almost certainly live in a simulated reality. Is he correct? This documentary explores the philosopher Nick Bostrom’s now famous Simulation Argument, and the possibility that we live in a simulation created by an advanced civilization. The simulation hypothesis is a proposal regarding the nature of existence which posits that … Read more
Shopping centers have really become the centers of many communities. Children and adults, see a shopping center, only the natural destination to fill a boring life. Through revealing personal stories, expert commentary, hilarious old film clips, dramatized vignettes and “anti-commercial” breaks, Affluenza examines the high cost of achieving the most extravagant lifestyle the world has … Read more
“This documentary is a look into the phenomena of budget production horror movies and in particular those centred around Halloween. With all the box office hits including the series of Halloween movies starting in 1978 this documentary looks at why these have proven to be so popular and indeed profitable for the film industry. What … Read more
The United Arab Emirates have been on a construction spree in the past 10 years, like nothing the world has ever seen. And they are not even close to stopping. Truth is, we might see even more ambitious structures build in the future. Architecture is changing, and we are now living in a contemporary era … Read more