The Ivory Coast, the world’s largest cocoa bean producer, is facing a crisis. The cocoa industry that once sustained the country’s economy and provided livelihoods for thousands of people is now struggling to maintain its footing. It’s not just the falling prices of the beans, which is crushing the industry, and the local farmers who … Read more
Culatello is a type of cured meat made from the filet or loin of the hind leg, and is similar to prosciutto. It is a delicacy that has become increasingly popular in recent years, and is even the subject of a new documentary called ‘The Secret Life of Culatello’. In order to make culatello, only … Read more
Albert Einstein is one of the most influential figures of the modern world. His theories and discoveries have shaped modern physics and our understanding of the universe. This documentary is an in-depth exploration into the life and works of this great scientist, focusing on his early years and the often-overlooked years between his publication of … Read more
The documentary Hitting the Road seeks to explore the growth of the global automobile industry and the impact it has on our planet. Focusing on two brothers, Tom and Ray Magliozzi, viewers are taken through a journey of exploration and discovery. The opening chapter focuses on what projections suggest about the amount of cars on … Read more
In 1965, Jane Elliott conducted a controversial experiment intended to help her students better understand the effects of racism and discrimination. The concept was simple: she divided her class into two groups based on eye color – blue eyes and brown eyes. On the first day, Elliott designated the blue-eyed children as superior and praised … Read more
The Berrics, a skatepark owned by the legendary Steve Berra and Eric Koston, recently released an incredible documentary in their Aberrican Me series. The latest episode is a powerful story about Ross Capicchioni, a 17-year-old who was shot and left to die on the outskirts of Detroit. Though his story seemed doomed from the start, … Read more
The Basque terrorist group ETA may be a thing of the past, but the controversy around the treatment of its former members and supporters persists. For more than 50 years, ETA waged a violent struggle for an independent Basque country, killing over 800 people in the process. Its disbandment in May 2018 brought a moment … Read more
Join writer Davit Gabunia on a moving journey through his native Georgia as he explores the country’s past and present, guided by his profound personal connection to the land. Gabunia’s cousin, Shalva, was killed in the Georgian-Russian War of 2008, and for ten years, he did not dare to return to his home country. Now, … Read more
The conflict in Ukraine has been ongoing for more than a year, leaving its people seeking refuge from the Russian missiles that have been falling from the skies above their cities. Out of necessity, basement shelters, bunkers and metro stations have become more than just temporary hideouts, having to serve as homes to hundreds of … Read more
Space exploration has been a fascinating topic since the first humans looked up at the sky and wondered what was out there. In the past few decades, we have put satellites orbiting the Earth allowing us to communicate with people all over the globe, enabled scientists to make breakthrough discoveries, and even allowed us to … Read more