China From the Inside: Women in China
Shot before the 2008 Summer Olympics this PBS documentary shows the power and social structure of China. This part documents the changing role for women in modern day China.
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What if the Earth STOPS Spinning?
Imagine a world in which every night is six months long? Can you imagine living in a world like that? That would be exactly the world we would have to live if the Earth stopped spinning. We all know from our high school days that the Earth spins around its own axle, and orbits around … Read more
From Millionaire to Madman | The Story of John McAfee
John David McAfee is an English-American computer programmer and businessman. He founded the software company McAfee Associates in 1987 and ran it until 1994, when he resigned from the company. But his lavish lifestyle depleted him from his fortune. In 2010, he was accused of murder, and had to continue living a modest life on … Read more
The Betrayal by Technology: A Portrait of Jacques Ellul
The Technological Society was a book which when published in English made Jacques Ellul, a French theologian/sociologist and anarchist, famous among the American readers. This book critically assessed technique, a term that means more than merely gadgets and machines, similar to the way the English word ‘technology’ means. Ellul thought of technique as a way … Read more
Anatomy of a Prison Murder – Gladiator Days
In the USA especially, violent crime and assault are commonplace in all prisons. Prisoners are subject to rape, drugging and even murder. Anatomy of a prison murder explores the violence in the US prison system using state of the art surveillance equipment. The documentary unwittingly uncovers a brutal planned murder within the prison.
American underworld: Homemade illegal drugs
In 2009, a new method and formula for mixing methamphetamine was discovered. The method required a two-liter soda bottle, some noxious chemicals and a few handfuls of cold pills. Put the ingredients in the bottle, shake it, and you get one of the world’s most addictive drugs. With that being said, after the formula was … Read more
Unexplained: Helen Duncan The Blitz Witch
Victoria Helen McCrae Duncan was a Scottish medium, best known as the last person to be imprisoned under the British Witchcraft Act of 1735. She was famous for producing ectoplasm made from cheesecloth. Born in 1897, she was a daughter of a cabinet-maker. She was a show woman who traveled throughout Britain, holding regular séances. … Read more
Life of Rare Panda
The Giant Panda, also known as panda bear or simply panda, is a bear native to south central China. You can easily recognize it by the large, distinctive black patches around its eyes, over the ears, and across its round body. We use the term giant panda to distinguish it from the unrelated red panda. … Read more
War Photographer
War Photographer is a film by Christian Frei about the photographic artist James Nachtwey. This is the tale of a world renowned man in the field of war photography and the documentary addresses the more extensive thought process which is basic to everyone that is included in war news coverage, and also the issues that they cover. … Read more
Deep Sea Exploration – 360 | Into Water
Do you want to uncover the mysteries of the ocean? Well, this documentary gives you one of the most unique views of the ocean. National Geographic’s installment of Into Water 360 series dives into the ocean and provides a 360 view. You can look around and gaze at the magnificent beauty. This installment dives into … Read more