Seventy-five years after the end of World War Two, life is returning to the Jewish community in Poland. Jewish cultural festivals, kosher restaurants, klezmer bands and Jewish schools have returned to the country that was once the location of the Nazi German Auschwitz extermination camp. Yet, such a thriving Jewish community would have been unlikely … Read more
For years, Beijing has been targeting the ethnic minority of Uighurs in Xinjiang region, subjecting them to brutal repression and genocide for daring to speak their own language, practice their religion, and express their identity. High-ranking government officials and powerful business tycoons in China collude in this cultural warfare that seeks to erase the Uighurs’ … Read more
Born Rich, the documentary special by first-time filmmaker Jamie Johnson, is an eye-opening look at the lives of some of America’s wealthiest families. Through candid interviews and unprecedented access to some of the most exclusive circles in society, Johnson captures the rituals, worries and social customs of privileged names like Trump, Vanderbilt, Newhouse and Bloomberg. … Read more
The ‘Ndrangheta, the largest and most feared of the Italian mafias, is notorious for its code of silence, where disobedience means death. But the documentary film, ‘Women of the ‘Ndrangheta,’ tells a different story. The film revolves around three brave women who dared to rebel against their mob husbands and family members, thus shattering the … Read more
Economics 101 is an enlightening documentary that explores the important topic of economic calculation, market rationale and its effects. Through interviews with experts, special guest Gremlin, CID’s “Man on the Street”, and Peter’s alter ego – a symbol of evil capitalist peach-suit attitude, this documentary delves deeply into complex issues that many take for granted. … Read more
The documentary “Factory Farming: Through the Eyes of Three Perspectives” takes viewers on a thought-provoking journey into the immense world of modern agriculture. Through the perspectives of pig farmer Dirk Nienhaus, animal welfare activist Friedrich Mülln, and livestock farmer Anja Hradetzky, it explores the impact of factory farming practices on animals, the environment, and society. … Read more
The documentary follows the brave young women of Poland as they stand up against the oppressive sexual policies of their country’s government. With a conservative ruling party and a deeply rooted Catholic sexual morality, sex education in Poland is all but nonexistent, leaving young people unprepared for relationships and vulnerable to sexual violence. Meanwhile, the … Read more
Every year, thousands of people make a daring pilgrimage in the Philippines to witness the miraculous power of a saint. The journey is not an easy one, as travelers face obstacles such as treacherous mudslides, antiquated transportation, and perilous ravines. Despite the challenges presented by this hazardous expedition, pilgrims persist in their quest for the … Read more
DW’s Daniel Satra has traveled to China to uncover the country’s Covid-19 strategy in a new documentary. Amidst constant mandatory testing, lockdowns, and painful isolation measures, Satra explores how the government’s approach to containing the pandemic is affecting the lives of millions. Even his own reporting is impacted – but why? As Satra’s Coronavirus app … Read more
175 years ago, Carl Zeiss opened a small workshop for precision mechanics and optics in the German city of Jena. His humble beginnings became the foundation of the technology company, Zeiss, which now operates worldwide. The production of glass with game-changing optical properties was one of the developments that helped him create a company that … Read more