The United States Army has had a close relationship with Hollywood for many years, influencing the narrative of war movies and shaping public opinion. The Pentagon even has its own Film Liaison Office to approve or disapprove scripts based on their interest to the country’s military leaders. This office is responsible for cutting or watering … Read more
It was election day 2016 and as Americans headed to the polls, United States intelligence agencies were on high alert. A multi-pronged effort was underway to influence the outcome of the election, with leaked emails, ads on social media platforms such as Facebook and Google, and a massive campaign of trolling and spreading false news … Read more
The documentary Punk in Drublic tells the story of a music festival created by NOFX frontman Fat Mike. It celebrates the culture and legacy of punk music, bringing together some of the genre’s most beloved acts such as Rancid, The Offspring, Descendents, Less Than Jake, and The Interrupters. Through exclusive interviews, backstage footage, and live … Read more
Derek Boogaard was an enforcer for the National Hockey League, with teams including the Minnesota Wild and the New York Rangers. As an enforcer, he subjected himself to dangerous physical contact that could lead to serious head trauma, chronic pain, and drug addiction. Unfortunately, at just 28-years-old, Boogaard died due to an accidental drug and … Read more
In War Story: The Media and the Military, an insightful documentary by British filmmaker John Pilger, viewers are taken on a riveting historical journey through some of the most devastating conflicts in modern history. Through interviews with journalists who were embedded within military units during World War One, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as … Read more
The documentary James Nachtwey: War Photographer is an unflinching portrait of the celebrated American photographer. Directed by Christian Frei, this film captures the motivation and fear of James Nachtwey as he travels to the most dangerous places on Earth in search of the truth. Through interviews and archival footage, we get an intimate look at … Read more
Public Enemy shook up the music industry with their powerful and controversial messages, and they remain a prominent force in the Hip-Hop culture today. Founded on the more affluent streets of Long Island, New York, Public Enemy rose to prominence in the 1970s with its pro-black political rhetoric and unique sound during an era when … Read more
Nerds 2.0.1: A Brief History of the Internet is an intriguing and captivating three-hour documentary that was written and hosted by Mark Stephens under the pseudonym Robert X. Cringely and produced by Oregon Public Broadcasting for PBS. This documentary is a sequel to Triumph of the Nerds and gives viewers an in-depth look at the … Read more
In this captivating three-part documentary series, Professor Jim Al-Khalili uncovers the history and science behind one of the most momentous discoveries ever made – that all matter in the universe is composed of atoms. In this episode, he takes us through some of the most world-altering events that have resulted from our understanding of atomic … Read more
The War Game, a powerful docu-drama directed by Peter Watkins in 1965, is an essential viewing. It portrays the devastating consequences of nuclear war on a typical English city and its inhabitants. Carefully researched and based on actual events from World War II, this fictional film brings to life the horrific realities that occurred during … Read more