In the days before electricity, night was a time of intense fear. Throughout the centuries, people believed that unspeakable monsters roamed in the dark, ready to wreak havoc and violence on any unfortunate soul they encountered. Even ordinary bandits took advantage of the darkness to prey on travelers, while roadside ditches became death traps for … Read more
For the people of Mali, the past decade has been marked by a series of crises, culminating in the seizure of the country’s northern region by armed jihadists in 2012. In response, the French-led “Operation Serval” was launched to liberate the territory, but it failed to restore peace. Instead, the crisis only deepened, leading to … Read more
Benares, an ancient city located in India, is renowned for its holiness and spiritual significance. Every year, millions of Hindu pilgrims make the arduous journey to this sacred place to pay homage to their faith. For some, this is their last pilgrimage; according to Hindu mythology, those whose bodies are cremated here will bypass reincarnation … Read more
A Cow at My Table is an important documentary that examines the Western attitudes towards farm animals and meat production. The film, directed, shot and edited by Jennifer Abbott, follows a five-year journey across Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand to gain insight from both sides of the debate regarding animal rights and … Read more
In 1968, Jane Elliott, a third-grade teacher in Riceville, Iowa, decided to conduct a daring experiment to demonstrate the effects of discrimination. Her lesson would have a long-lasting impact on the students and prove to be a powerful teaching tool even thirty years later. Elliott divided her class into two groups based on eye color: … Read more
In the bustling streets of the Philippines, thousands of girls are forced into prostitution every year. Marlyn Capio was one of them. As a child, she was pushed into the dark world of sex trafficking, where she suffered from physical and emotional abuse. Years later, Marlyn has dedicated her life to rescuing those who are … Read more
President Xi Jinping, the leader of the People’s Republic of China, has been steering the country since 2013 with the aim of establishing China as the leading global power by 2049. In doing so, he has disrupted the global political balance and ushered in new political and social systems, domestically and internationally. This exclusive documentary … Read more
She was a political activist forced to flee her homeland in Ethiopia after getting involved in protests against land grabs by international corporations. Now, Agitu Ideo Gudeta has built a new life for herself in the alpine Trento region in northern Italy, where she has established a successful goat cheese making business. This is the … Read more
As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors reveal alarming revelations about the long-term side-effects of the virus. In this upcoming documentary, we follow three individuals who are struggling to recover from the illness. Writer Nina Marewski from Frankfurt, junior doctor Maria, and Christopher Bley from Berlin all live with the physical, mental, and … Read more
As gun violence continues to be one of the most pressing public health issues in the United States, a new documentary looks to bring more attention and understanding to this important issue. 91%, directed by Julie Akeret and Chris James Thompson, highlights the heartbreaking personal stories of those affected by gun violence and the difficulties … Read more