For decades, the Rockefeller name in America was tainted by an association with John D. Rockefeller Sr.’s feared monopoly, Standard Oil. This infamous business empire had accumulated great wealth through the ruthless exploitation of its competitors, and it seemed to leave an indelible stain upon the family’s reputation. But John D. Rockefeller Jr., the only … Read more
Amsterdam, a city known for its unique culture and architecture, is also the site of an interesting phenomenon: a ban on psychedelic mushrooms and the rise of truffles containing psilocybin. Psilocybin is the chemical substance that produces the fascinating experience of “tripping balls”. To gain a better understanding of this complex situation, VICE recently released … Read more
Broadcast (1998) is an incredible documentary that explores the chain of active volcanoes that run along the Pacific Ocean. Spanning a whopping 30,000 kilometres from New Zealand to Patagonia, this natural phenomenon is not only awe-inspiring and humbling but also valuable for geologists and volcanologists. The documentary takes viewers on an immersive journey to some … Read more
The Machine That Made Us is the remarkable story of Johann Gutenberg, the world’s first media entrepreneur and inventor of the printing press. Stephen Fry explores this incredible tale through historical inquiry and hands-on craftwork to find out what drove Gutenberg and how his invention changed our culture. Gutenberg was able to keep his invention … Read more
Machine to Die For is an enthralling documentary for anyone interested in the mysteries of perpetual motion and free energy. While conventional science claims such a feat is impossible, generations of inventors have been mesmerized by the thought of an engine that powers itself. The world’s reliance on diminishing fossil fuel resources and its associated … Read more
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised, or Chavez: Inside the Coup, is a 2002 documentary about the April 2002 coup d’état attempt on Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez. This gripping film follows a television crew from Ireland’s Radio Telifís Éireann as they document the historic event and capture then-unseen footage of the coup and its aftermath. … Read more
Martin Hansson’s journey to become a world-class football referee was marred by one dark night in Paris on November 18th, 2009. This fateful night changed the course of his life and career, and resulted in him being awarded the honor of officiating at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Hansson’s story has inspired … Read more
The rise and fall of the DeCavalcante crime family from New Jersey, made famous by the critically acclaimed HBO series The Sopranos, is a fascinating story of power struggles and criminal intrigue. It’s no wonder that there is now a documentary about this infamous crime family, which has been known to be the inspiration for … Read more
The documentary The Lucid Dreamer examines the capacity for humans to achieve conscious awareness during dreams. This ancient Buddhist practice is a powerful tool to unlock the inner potential of our minds and discover greater harmony between body, mind and spirit. Following teacher Charlie Morley and his four-day retreat, the film presents an in-depth look … Read more
Low carb diets have been hailed as a miracle cure for weight loss, and many people have lost substantial amounts of weight following such regimens. But is it really a safe and effective long-term solution? This is the question that documentary film Low Carb Diet: Fat or Fiction seeks to answer. The popularity of low … Read more