The Trouble with Atheism is an eye-opening documentary presented by Rod Liddle that aired on Channel 4 in December 2006. This compelling hour-long film delves into the controversial issue of atheism and provides a thought-provoking exploration of the similarities between religion and science, as well as the potential for arrogance and intolerance among atheists. The … Read more
NOVA’s two-hour special, “To the Moon,” originally aired in 1999 and is a compelling documentary that tells the untold story of one of humanity’s most remarkable achievements: getting the first men to the moon. The program dives deep into both the science and engineering that went into this seemingly impossible feat, providing viewers with a … Read more
The 15th anniversary of Shady Records, a renowned label known for its influence in the naughts, was recently commemorated with an exclusive documentary. In this half-hour film commissioned by Complex magazine, Eminem and his team—including Paul Rosenberg, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, and Royce Da 5’9—tell the incredible story of their rise to fame. Shady Records’ … Read more
The Japanese population is facing a drastic shift in the coming decades, as experts speculate that they may lose a third of their population within 40 years. Anita Rani dives into the real reasons behind this shift in her compelling new documentary for This World, No Sex Please, We’re Japanese. Rani’s investigation delves into Japan’s … Read more
The documentary series, Conversations with Great Thinkers, by Bryan Magee offers a captivating insight into the history and legacy of Western philosophy. Featuring conversations with fifteen of contemporary writers and philosophers such as A.J. Ayer, Bernard Williams, Martha Nussbaum, Peter Singer, and John Searle, the documentary is both an introduction to great thinkers from centuries … Read more
The oceanic ecosystem is facing an increasingly dire situation due to a combination of pollution, climate change and, perhaps most concerningly, overfishing. The ripple effects of dwindling fish populations are wide-reaching and threaten the environmental balance in ways that can’t be fully comprehended. This pressing issue is explored in Troubled Waters, an important documentary that … Read more
This gripping documentary, utilizing recently unsealed military paperwork and never-before seen footage, offers a comprehensive and compelling look into the history of the atomic bomb. Featuring interviews from survivors of the bombings, as well as historical accounts from leading experts in the field, it paints a vivid portrait of the events that led to its … Read more
North Korea has been making headlines recently with its threats of nuclear war against the United States. But few people understand what life is really like inside this isolated nation. Panorama reporter John Sweeney made an undercover eight-day visit to the country in order to try and get a better understanding of life there. The … Read more
Luca Faccio, a photographer from Vienna, Italy, has been granted the rare opportunity to visit North Korea seven times since 2005. His travels have given him an insight into the lives of its people and their worldview that no other visitor can achieve. Typically any journalist or visitor to the country is closely monitored by … Read more
In 1962, during the height of the Cold War, a U.S. soldier stationed in South Korea undertook an extraordinary journey when he deserted his unit and defected to North Korea – one of the most heavily fortified areas on Earth, and an enemy communist state. Private First Class James Joseph Dresnok made this brave decision … Read more