The Second World War was a conflict of unprecedented scale and consequence. The battles spanned the globe, leaving a legacy of destruction in its wake that still reverberates through our world today. It is an event that continues to elicit both fascination and horror with its tales of tragedy and triumph, courage and cowardice. Now, … Read more
At the tender age of 16, Anna Wexler courageously chose to break away from the Orthodox Jewish community she had grown up in since birth. Her decision was rooted in a rejection of both the restrictive religious doctrine and social norms they sought to instill within her. However, it came at a heavy cost as … Read more
Money and Life is an exciting and thought-provoking documentary that takes a look at the current economic crisis and asks whether it can be seen as an opportunity rather than a disaster. It presents a unique perspective on personal finances that encourages viewers to think differently about how they manage their money. The documentary features … Read more
Money for Free is a documentary that explores the potential of a guaranteed basic income—a system designed to reduce financial inequalities. The film follows a range of social experiments being conducted around the world, which are working towards bringing about more equitable distribution of wealth. The documentary features interviews with those who have been involved … Read more
In December 2010, urban historian Steve Duncan and I embarked on an adventurous and historical journey through the underground of New York City. Our goal was to traverse from one end of the city to the other via its many maze-like tunnel networks. Starting in the Bronx, we made our way underneath New York City … Read more
The Bush Administration made the fateful decision to go to war on September 11th 2001, and since then the public has been presented with a plethora of rationalizations and justifications for why this decision was made. However, there was never any clear evidence that there was an imminent danger or threat from Iraq that warranted … Read more
In recent years, the European economy has seen a remarkable shift. Interest rates have fallen drastically over the past decade, and now stand at virtually zero. This has led many citizens to take their money out of traditional banking systems, instead preferring to store their cash, gold and other valuables in safety deposit boxes. Yet … Read more
The Kreen-Akrore are an indigenous forest tribe living deep in the Amazon basin of Brazil. These people have been largely unseen and unknown for generations, having managed to evade contact with the outside world – including during the epic journey of the Villas Boas brothers in 1969 when they sought to make first contact with … Read more
The Geneva Conventions are an important set of international rules that govern behavior in warfare. Developed after the devastation of World War II, these conventions provide protections for those who are captured or wounded during conflicts. Under the Geneva Conventions, prisoners of war must be treated humanely and provided with medical assistance. Unfortunately, the United … Read more
Uncle Saddam is an insightful and thought-provoking documentary that takes a deep dive into the life and times of former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein. Through narration written by Scott Thompson – best known for his work on the iconic sketch comedy series The Kids in the Hall – Uncle Saddam provides a powerful and poignant … Read more