Valentine’s Day is the second most popular day for giving gifts, and diamonds are often associated with the romantic holiday. However, many people may be unaware of the truth behind these precious gems. A recent documentary on Netflix by Edward Epstein, titled “The Diamond Empire,” reveals that diamonds are not nearly as rare as we … Read more
The Permian period, lasting from 299 million to 251 million years ago, was a golden era of biodiversity on Earth. But this flourishing ecosystem was about to come to a devastating end, with 95% of species destroyed in the most catastrophic mass extinction ever experienced by the planet. Recent studies have revealed evidence from rocks … Read more
The American economy is in a precarious state. The US is currently heavily indebted and many experts are worried that it could collapse under the weight of this debt. Such an economic free fall could potentially be even more devastating than the Great Depression, dragging us all down with it. This pressing issue has been … Read more
Life is an awe-inspiring documentary series that captures the incredible strategies and behaviors that living creatures have evolved to survive. Produced by BBC Nature, the show was filmed over four years in beautiful high definition and features 10 episodes that each last about 50 minutes. These episodes delve into the lives of some of the … Read more
The documentary Let’s Make Money is a riveting expose on the inner workings of the global system, revealing how the wealthy and powerful exploit the poor and working class. Directed by Erwin Wagenhofer in 2008, this Austrian film dives deep into the depths of world wide financial markets, uncovering the struggles of those who have … Read more
This powerful documentary follows the heart-wrenching story of Tony and Christine Clark and their two sons, Matthew (39) and Michael (42), who have been struggling with a life-altering neurological condition for four decades. Unbeknownst to them, this strange illness has slowly robbed them of their independence and left them in need of constant care. The … Read more
The documentary “Rosemary West: A Life Behind Bars” tells the chilling story of Rosemary and her husband Fred West, a couple accused of murdering 10 female victims in Gloucester, U.K., during a 20-year period ending in 1987. The Wests took advantage of vulnerable teenage runaways, offering them rides, lodging or jobs as nannies as a … Read more
Humans have been living on Earth for millions of years. Yet, it was only in the last 5000 years that life in cities began to take hold, leading to the rise and fall of various civilizations across the globe. Among them was the Western civilization, which has changed the balance of nature forever in recent … Read more
Matt Beard’s film “Coca-Cola Case” exposes the shocking reality of Coca-Cola’s operations in Colombia. The documentary uncovers the lies and moral failings, as well as the rampant corruption that taints the multi-billion dollar company. It also spotlights conflicts of interest concerning Federal Judge Jose Martinez, who has presided over the numerous lawsuits against Coca-Cola. The … Read more
The recently released documentary about Robert Crumb, the pioneer of underground comics, shows the life of this unique and often controversial figure. Directed by Terry Zwigoff and officially sanctioned, it reveals how Crumb used comic books to express his fantasies and distorted views that were born out of a hostile world. This feature film presents … Read more