The old cliche, ‘you’ll regret that when you’re older’ is often said of tattoos. But what if that wasn’t the case? What if getting inked when you were young could be something to look back on fondly later in life? This is the premise of Angie Bird’s short documentary exploring elderly people with tattoos. This … Read more
Young Kids, Hard Time is an eye-opening documentary series that examines the lives of children aged 12 to 17 who have been tried and convicted as adults in the American prison system. This is particularly concerning as the United States is among a handful of countries in the world where children can be tried as … Read more
The life of legendary lawman Wyatt Earp has become an iconic representation of the taming of the Wild West. After a long career as a deputy U.S. marshal, sheriff, and professional gambler, Earp’s reputation grew to heroic proportions both during his life and after his death in 1929. His name has come to symbolize a … Read more
It is December 7th, 1941 and the world has been engulfed in the horrors of World War II for 27 months. On this day, Japanese forces invaded Shanghai, German troops laid siege to Moscow resulting in 6 and a half million casualties, while Nazi Germany had mainland Europe firmly in its grip with Britain barely … Read more
On June 22, 1941, Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union, dropping 70 million people into a life or death struggle that would define the outcome of World War II. Seventy years after this fateful event, Professor David Reynolds has re-assessed Stalin’s pivotal role in the conflict and argued that it was critical for British survival … Read more
Santa Martha jail in Mexico and Lurigancho Prison in Peru are known for their difficult living conditions, overcrowding, and lack of resources. This has been highlighted in a powerful documentary that brings to light the harsh realities of life within these prisons. The film follows the lives of inmates struggling to cope with their daily … Read more
VICE has returned with an incredible new documentary that will leave you in shock. Ryan Duffy takes us to Colombia to explore a powerful and mysterious drug called Scopolamine, also known as “The Devil’s Breath”. The drug is so powerful that it can make someone completely powerless over their voluntary actions, making it seem like … Read more
Nancy Wake was one of the most remarkable figures in World War II, having gone from crusading journalist to a secret agent with the French Resistance. Nicknamed “The White Mouse” for her incredible ability to evade capture by the Gestapo, Nancy Wake risked her life countless times during her wartime exploits. Now, a new documentary … Read more
For centuries, the Pyramids of Egypt have been an enduring source of wonder and fascination for many. As one of the most iconic structures in the world, their unique shape and size have generated countless questions about how they were constructed so long ago. Even after four thousand years, many of these mysteries remain unsolved. … Read more
The debate between religion and science has been ongoing since the dawn of time. While there have been moments of cooperation and collaboration, many times in history the two have clashed. Oxford University Professor of Neuroscience Colin Blakemore explores this issue in his documentary God and the Scientists. Through examining points of tension from the … Read more