Former Conservative MP, Michael Portillo pushes his body to the brink of death in an investigation into the science of execution. As the American Supreme Court examines whether the lethal injection is causing prisoners to die in unnecessary pain Michael sets out to find a solution which is fundamentally humane. To do this, he examines … Read more
A story about the strains and stress that tear families apart, “My son the pornographer” is actually a love story between a father and a son. The love story unfolds between Art, a man from a conservative past, and his son Kole, who works as a pornographer and writer in Prague. Art starts his story … Read more
How Love, filmmaker and composer Chris Brickler, explores the human experience of romantic love and modern dynamics that challenge long-term commitment. In 2004, Brickler interviewed their grandparents after his 63 anniversary with the aim of creating a DVD of the family to carry out his legacy. This view of the relationship lasting grandparents – now … Read more
Mo Farah has won four gold Olympic medals, and four World Championships gold medals. He is arguably one of the best marathon runners of all times. The years and the opponents might change, but Mo Farah does not change. He stays constant. His strategy stays constant: accelerating in the final lap and then sprinting the … Read more
This PBS documentary by award-winning filmmaker David Grubin and narrated by Richard Gere, tells the story of the Buddha’s life, a journey especially relevant for our times disturbing violent change and spiritual confusion. It features the work of some of the world’s greatest artists and sculptors through two millennia, has represented the life of Buddha … Read more
In 1989, Forbes magazine estimated Escobar to be the seventh richest man in the world with a personal fortune of about $ 25 billion, while the Medellin cartel controlled 80% of global cocaine market. Although seen as an enemy of the United States and the governments of Colombia, Escobar was a hero to many in … Read more
When Lebron James was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers, he vowed to bring a title to the city. He couldn’t do it in his first stint with the Cavaliers, and left the team to win a championship for himself in Miami. When the star player returned in 2014 as an accomplished star, he renewed his … Read more
In 2016, people in Canada spent more than $13 billion on legal, and government-run gambling. Just to get an idea how much is that, it was more than the people spent on movies, hockey tickets, Tim-Horton’s, combined. Think about that for a second. Governments love revenue from gambling. But this documentary explores a dirty little … Read more
The evidence for plant communication is only a few decades old. But in that short period, the evidence has leapfrogged from electrifying discovery to decisive proof. When we think about plants, we do not associate the term “behavior” with them. In this documentary, experimental plant ecologist JC Cahill tries to change that. He is a … Read more
