Explore the “exclusion zones” of Chernobyl and Fukushima, where the radioactivity rate is far above normal, as this unique documentary takes you on a journey through the vibrant and surprising territories that house millions of people within thousands of square kilometers. Discover the daily life of people living in Byelorussia, Norway, Japan and Scotland through … Read more
The ocean is no longer the peaceful, tranquil environment we once knew. The waves are instead filled with a cacophony of noise from ships and other vessels passing through. It’s louder than ever before and it’s having a devastating effect on marine life. Whales, for example, rely on sound to communicate over vast distances. But … Read more
Le Maroc est souvent présenté comme une oasis de paix et de stabilité dans une région instable. Malgré cela, le pays reste confronté à plusieurs problèmes profondément enracinés, notamment les inégalités sociales, l’absence de libertés démocratiques et le statut non résolu du Sahara occidental. Ce dernier a longtemps été une source de tension entre le … Read more
Caine’s Arcade is a documentary that tells the inspiring story of Caine Monroy, a 9 year old boy from a low-income area of Los Angeles who built his own cardboard arcade. Despite living in an area where most businesses are conducted online and safety is not always guaranteed, Caine has managed to create an impressive, … Read more
Seeds of Freedom is a powerful and compelling documentary that tells the story of how seeds, a staple of traditional agriculture, have been transformed into a commodity used to control global food production. The film starts by exploring the roots of seed keeping in traditional farming systems across the world, highlighting the diversity and resilience … Read more
Granada, Nicaragua, is a city rich in culture and history. It is the oldest city of Nicaragua and is renowned for its picturesque architecture, beautiful coastal landscapes, and incredible beaches. However, despite this beauty, it also serves as a stark reminder of the poverty that plagues Central America; in fact, it is the second poorest … Read more
The 21st century has brought with it a world of unprecedented changes in the way we live, communicate and perceive our universe. In a new documentary, acclaimed physicist Kathy Sykes explores how technology is transforming our lives, and how this transformation can make us safer and more connected. As Sykes explains, modern mobile phones are … Read more
The Airbus A380 is the largest aircraft in the world, and its manufacture requires a tremendous amount of engineering skill and precision. To witness the process for yourself, watch National Geographic’s documentary “Airbus: Building the World’s Largest Plane.” The amount of planning and coordination necessary to build an aircraft of this size is astounding. Every … Read more
Ghana is a small country located in West Africa, but it has a disproportionately large role to play in the global cocoa market. Every year, more than one million tons of cocoa are grown within its borders – enough to make it the world’s second largest cocoa producer. At the end of each season, farmers … Read more
Foreign investors are rushing to buy farmland in Africa and Ethiopia is one of the latest agricultural hotspots. Though the Ethiopian government has leased millions of hectares of land to foreign investors, there are two sides to this story. While some believe that these investments will provide huge export revenues and pave the way for … Read more