The harrowing documentary, Married at 16 Years – One Minute to Nine, now available on HBO, is a stark and chilling portrait of domestic abuse. Taking cues from footage shot by Wendy Maldonado’s dead abuser, the film chronicles the 18 years of violence and terror that Wendy faced before finally finding the courage to take … Read more
Many people are familiar with the concept of a missing person, but few are aware of the shockingly high number of individuals that voluntarily disappear in Japan each year. Known as ‘johatsu’ or evaporated people, almost 85,000 Japanese citizens were reported missing in 2017 alone. This documentary, Evaporated People, delves into this mysterious world to … Read more
An island paradise struggles to keep its idyllic beaches free from the scourge of plastic waste, while in Russia, the LGBT community faces ostracism and discrimination at every turn. Meanwhile, a contentious decision by Indian authorities continues to send Rohingya refugees back to Myanmar, despite protests from human rights groups. In a world where it … Read more
The Kogi people are an indigenous group living in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountains of Colombia, a region that has remained largely untouched by outside influences for centuries. The Kogi have managed to keep their culture, traditions and beliefs alive despite the Spanish conquests of centuries ago, making them one of the few … Read more
Midwives across Germany are raising their voices in protest in order to fight for their rights, and one woman stands at the forefront of this movement. Katharina Perreira is both a freelance midwife and a mother, and her passion for her work has inspired her to campaign for change. Joined by the organization Midwife Rebels, … Read more
Jeanna Giese is hailed as a miracle survivor—four years ago, she nearly died of rabies without receiving a preventative vaccine. But Jeanna feels her story has the potential to provide life-saving hope to others, and advocates for researchers and doctors to continue their work to ensure this treatment can be perfected and applied to other … Read more
On April 20th 1999, a day that would go down in infamy began like any other for the students of Columbine High School. Little did they know a tragic event was about to unfold – two of their classmates would embark on a killing spree that shocked the nation and left an indelible mark on … Read more
Plastic surgeon Camilo Prieto is no stranger to a comfortable life in Bogotá. But when the global pandemic hit, he traded his scrubs for supplies and set out on a mission. Prieto’s goal was to fly to Colombia’s remote and rural villages to help residents combat the coronavirus, despite dwindling resources and mounting dangers. Deep … Read more
The documentary tells the stories of two climate activists who fear for the future of the planet. Eighty-year-old Sue Parfitt from Britain joins hands with other environmental activists to protest against oil shipments, and her actions land her in court. Meanwhile, in Germany, the “Last Generation” movement, led by 20-year-old Carla Rochel, blocks ports, airports … Read more
In a desperate bid to escape the Taliban, Sayed Saddat fled his home country of Afghanistan and sought asylum in Germany with his family. Although they hoped for a new life, their asylum application was rejected, leaving them in a state of limbo. In this gripping documentary, we follow Sayed and his family as they … Read more