Placebos, also known as dummy pills or sugar pills, have been used for centuries in the treatment of various medical conditions. Despite containing no active ingredients, placebos can be surprisingly effective and play an important role in medical research. In fact, recent studies have demonstrated their ability to reduce pain and symptoms of depression. The … Read more
Powaqqatsi, the highly acclaimed 1988 documentary film by visionary director Godfrey Reggio, is the second installment in the powerful Qatsi trilogy. This critically-acclaimed work of art takes a deep dive into the traditional lifestyles of third world countries being rapidly transformed through industrialization. Through its captivating visuals and thoughtful direction, Powaqqatsi: Life in Transformation shines … Read more
Virgin School is an eye-opening four-month course designed to help sexually inexperienced men learn how to become more confident in their sexuality. The documentary, which follows the journey of 26 year old virgin, showcases his journey as he embarks on this unique experience. The course is based in Amsterdam and is taught by sex therapists … Read more
Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly, Pretty Boy Floyd, Legs Diamond and Dutch Schultz, John Dillinger and Bonnie and Clyde – these are some of the most infamous gangsters in American history. From robbing banks to bootlegging liquor to kidnapping millionaires, these criminals have left a lasting mark on our criminal justice system. The life of … Read more
The poverty crisis in America is reaching tragic levels, with over 16 million children now suffering. In a country of over 300 million people, that means 1 in 12 adults are out of work and countless young people are growing up without the promise of long-term employment. As middle-class families across the nation lose their … Read more
The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, or S-21, is an eerie reminder of the horrors faced by the Cambodian people under Pol Pot’s rule. The school in Phnom Penh had been transformed into a secret prison and torture center where thousands were brutally interrogated and executed. Out in the countryside, hundreds of mass graves, known as … Read more
The Laovan family, who have been living atop the mountainous terrain of Laos for centuries, are at a crossroads. Their lives have been defined by their customs and rituals for generations, but the modern world is encroaching upon them. The Village Above the Clouds is a powerful documentary that captures a proud family as they … Read more
Vietnam: The Ten Thousand Day War, a groundbreaking 26-part Canadian television documentary produced in 1980 by Michael Maclear, is an important work of media that provides deep insight into the Vietnam War and its impact. This series traces the events of the war from its beginnings in 1954 to its conclusion in 1975, focusing heavily … Read more
The story of Charles Thomson, one of America’s most important founders, is a fascinating one that often goes unexplored. As the Congressional secretary from 1774 to 1789, he was privy to some of the most pivotal moments in American history – from the Revolution to the establishment of the federal government. He was also responsible … Read more
In 1998, a shocking discovery was made by two teams of astronomers studying the universe: our universe is not slowing down over time, but instead is speeding up. The international collaborations using the world’s most powerful telescopes had measured cosmic expansion and found that something invisible and unknown was pushing it forward faster and faster. … Read more