The American Dream is a captivating 30-minute animated documentary that shines a light on the deceptive nature of our government system. It is a wake-up call to all citizens who have been misled and taken advantage of as they strive for the American Dream. This ambitious project delves into the intricate details of how our … Read more
Louis Theroux’s latest documentary delves into the world of “Introduction Services” in Thailand, exploring the phenomenon wherein foreign men seek out Thai women for marriage. In this captivating feature, Theroux conducts interviews with various parties involved in the process, including matchmakers and the prospective brides and grooms. Through these conversations, he sheds light on both … Read more
Know Your Mushrooms is an incredible documentary by director Ron Mann that takes us on a fascinating journey into the secret world of fungi. Through interviews with renowned mycologists Gary Lincoff and Larry Evans, the film reveals the remarkable ways that fungi can be used to benefit our planet, from cleansing sites polluted by toxins … Read more
In October of 2002, a group of radicalized Muslim extremists from the former Russian province of Chechnya took more than 800 people hostage in a shocking attack on a Moscow theatre. The three-day siege, which began during an evening performance of the musical Nord-Ost, was captured by the theatre’s video camera and broadcasted around the … Read more
Kingdom of David: The Saga of the Israelites is an acclaimed documentary produced by PBS, narrated by Keith David and featuring a star-studded voice cast. This four-part miniseries, first aired in 2003, explores the ancient history of the Israelites and examines their unique religion. It offers viewers a chance to learn about the formation of … Read more
When recent college graduates Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis heard the news that their generation was at risk of having a shorter lifespan than their parents, they wanted to know why. To explore the issue, they decided to keep track of what they ate, eventually analyzing their hair for traces of carbon. To their surprise, … Read more
The girls are often flattered by the attentions of older boys and like the idea of having an older boyfriend, but the initial friendship can soon turn ugly. We spoke to “Jane” who got caught up with one of the gangs. She told Panorama that it all started when she met a group of boys … Read more
In recent years, Japan, a country renowned for its peace and harmony, has been rocked by a series of horrific brutal murders. Committed not by criminals or the secretive Japanese mafia, but rather by seemingly ordinary middle class teenagers with no criminal record. These teens have shown a shocking disregard for human life—killing without any … Read more
The Wire is an award-winning HBO original crime drama series that has gained immense popularity since it premiered on June 2, 2002. Set in the city of Baltimore, Maryland, the show portrays a realistic and harrowing look at the people who inhabit the streets of the city’s drug and crime-filled neighborhoods. The series ran for … Read more
Kim Peek, the real-life individual who inspired the Academy Award-winning performance of Dustin Hoffman in Rain Man has passed away at the age of 58. Kim Peek was a mega-savant with an unparalleled memory, being able to memorize 12,000 books including the Bible in its entirety. His brain was a veritable encyclopedia of information, allowing … Read more