“Want to take an exotic journey without leaving the comfort of your own home? Oriental dance may just be the perfect journey you’re looking for. This ancient form of expression, known as ‘Raqs Sharqi’, dates back centuries and is still danced around the world today. Getting started with this style of dance can seem daunting … Read more
Edgar Feuchtwanger, a Holocaust survivor, had the unique and harrowing experience of living opposite Adolf Hitler for ten years. From 1929 to 1939, when he was between the ages of 6 and 16, Feuchtwanger lived in a bourgeois apartment building right across the avenue from Hitler’s residence in Munich. This meant that for a decade, … Read more
Bananas are an iconic fruit that has been enjoyed by Americans for generations, but the vast majority of us have little idea of what goes into producing them. Banana Land is a powerful documentary that lifts the veil on this secretive and oft-misunderstood industry, revealing a harsh and ruthless underworld marked by great turmoil and … Read more
Computer recycling is an important topic that deserves more attention and awareness. It has the potential to help our planet and ensure that valuable resources are kept out of landfills. A great way to learn more about computer recycling is to watch the documentary, Bikinis, Pasta, & Wind Turbines. The documentary starts with a short … Read more
Guantanamo is one of the most controversial prisons in the world. The detention camp has become notorious due to its harsh methods and disregard for habeas corpus, a legal principle that is the cornerstone of American justice and rule of law. Additionally, it has been long accused of human rights violations. To better understand what … Read more
Ethos is an eye-opening documentary, hosted by Woody Harrelson, that dives deep into the interconnected realms of politics, media and big corporations. It shines a light on the deeply embedded systems that act against democracy, our environment and social justice alike. This film provides a thorough investigation into how these structures have allowed politicians to … Read more
Eritrea is a small nation located in East Africa, bordered by Ethiopia and Sudan. For nearly three decades it has been under the oppressive rule of President Isaias Afwerki. With a society that has long been plagued by censorship and restricted access to phones and internet, dissidents have had to resort to unconventional means to … Read more
The mysterious and often dangerous world of psychopaths is something that many of us have wondered about from time to time. But beyond our curiosity and fascination, few of us are aware of just how much psychopaths can influence our lives. The documentary ‘Equinox’ reveals the truth behind these enigmatic individuals and takes an in-depth … Read more
The opioid epidemic continues to ravage communities across the United States and has become an increasingly persistent health issue. To draw attention to this crisis, the Federal Bureau of Investigation released the gripping documentary Chasing the Dragon. This film provides insight into the struggles of young addicts and their families as they face this growing … Read more
Assaults on police officers are increasing in Germany. But could wearable body cameras worn by the police prevent violence? In this documentary, we explore this controversial issue and its impact on not only the officers but also the German public. Some say that the use of bodycams threatens the fundamental right to data privacy, while … Read more