Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work is an intimate documentary that pays tribute to the life and career of the iconic comedian, Joan Rivers. The movie was shot over a period of one year and follows her journey as she challenges herself to stay relevant in an ever-changing industry. It’s a candid look into the … Read more
Jihad: A Story of the Others, a documentary directed by Emmy-Award winning filmmaker Deeyah Khan, examines the motivations behind individuals giving up their lives to pursue religious extremism. Delving into her own personal narrative of having been threatened by extremists in the past, Khan gives an inside look at a struggle for identity and possession … Read more
Karen Armstrong’s renowned book, A History of God, has been adapted into a feature-length documentary that delves deep into the ancient and ever-elusive question of deity. Spanning an impressive four millennia of religious traditions, the documentary retraces the development of Christian, Jewish and Islamic interpretations of God and their intertwined histories. The film reveals how … Read more
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s documentary A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness shines a light on a dark and heartbreaking topic – honour killings in Pakistan. The film follows the story of Saba, a nineteen year old Pakistani woman who miraculously survived an attempted honour killing by her father and uncle. The film follows Saba … Read more
Age of War is an incredibly popular base defense strategy game that thrusts players into a world of battles and conquests. Players start in the Stone Age and progress through five ages of human history – Bronze, Iron, Classical, Medieval and Renaissance. In each age they must build up their defenses and armies to defeat … Read more
The spread of disinformation, false stories, and conspiracy theories is becoming an increasingly dangerous problem in the United States. After Truth: Disinformation and the Cost of Fake News is a hard-hitting documentary that shines a light on this disturbing issue. The film takes viewers through stories of real-life individuals who have experienced the devastating effects … Read more
China’s New Silk Road is the largest infrastructure project of modern times, and one that could have a profound impact on both China and its neighbors. From Europe to Asia, the construction of this grand network of interconnectivity has been undertaken with great ambition by the Chinese government. In The New Silk Road, two intrepid … Read more
The New Era of Canadian Sex Work is a groundbreaking documentary that provides a unique insight into the world of consensual sex work in Canada. Directed by pop singer and former stripper Lowell, this eye-opening film exposes the detrimental effects that the Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act (PCEPA), otherwise known as Bill C36, … Read more
In his latest documentary, J. Cole shines a light on the ongoing struggles of impoverished black communities across the American South. The film, entitled “Eyez”, is an intimate look at the harsh realities that many in this region face every day; including factory closures, extreme weather conditions and racial discrimination. Through interviews with people who … Read more
It’s a Girl: The Three Deadliest Words in the World is a powerful documentary which shines a light on the heartbreaking practice of gendercide against girls perpetuated in countries such as India and China. For generations, women have been devalued and treated as second-class citizens, leading to horrific consequences for the millions of young female … Read more