The 900-day siege of Leningrad was one of the darkest periods in Russian history. It was a conflict that would leave an indelible mark on both the city and its inhabitants, creating both heroes and victims, and establishing a newfound sense of independence in the former capital. To this day, it remains one of the … Read more
Squaddies on the Frontline is a remarkable documentary that tells the story of the British troops who were deployed during The Troubles, a conflict in Northern Ireland that lasted nearly four decades from 1969 to 2007. Through interviews with ordinary men and women who experienced it first-hand, this important film captures the harsh reality of … Read more
The IRA’s chief interrogator, as recorded by BBC Panorama, provided a chilling insight into how information was extracted from informers before they were shot during the Northern Irish conflict. This harrowing practice was indicative of the ruthless tactics employed by both sides in the fight for control of Northern Ireland. However, unbeknownst to many, this … Read more
A BBC Panorama documentary is shining a light on the troubling health issues plaguing Britain’s youngest patients. Alder Hey, the country’s largest children’s hospital located in Liverpool, has seen an alarming uptick in the number of young children suffering from preventable, lifestyle-related health conditions. Ranging from obesity to alcohol abuse, tooth decay to hearing loss … Read more
A new documentary from Al Jazeera Investigations, Islamophobia Inc., is shining light on the disturbing trend of violence and discrimination against Muslim Americans. Over the past three years, membership in anti-Islamic organizations has tripled, indicating a growing fear and mistrust of the Muslim population in America. This film takes an unflinching look at the sources … Read more
The Islamic State (IS) is a jihadist militant extremist organization that has been making strides in Iraq and Syria since 2014. The former known as ISIS or the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, it was granted exclusive access to their operations for three weeks to Vice News journalist Medyan Dairieh, allowing viewers insight into … Read more
The Spice Girls were the first major British pop music phenomenon of the mid-90s to break away from the independent rock/pop sound that was popular at the time. Instead, they opted for a more dance-pop approach inspired by Take That, but with an added twist. The Spice Girls incorporated a powerful feminist stance into their … Read more
Two thousand years ago, the Roman Empire was regarded as the most powerful assembly of people on the planet. In 73 BC, they had the strongest army in the ancient world – an army that was ultimately defeated by Spartacus, a seemingly unlikely hero who accomplished something remarkably remarkable. Spartacus: Behind the Myth is a … Read more
In Spain, the recent uncovering of a baby trafficking scandal has rocked the nation. During the Spanish Civil War and for fifty years afterward, reports suggest that hundreds of thousands of newborns were stolen from their parents by nuns, priests and doctors, with the goal of selling them to prospective buyers. This terrible crime has … Read more
Life in a Day (2020) is a remarkable feat that celebrates the beauty and resilience of humanity. This feature-length documentary was created with over 300,000 clips submitted by people from more than 190 countries on July 25th, 2020—a single day that will forever be remembered for its extraordinary events. The film starts off with a … Read more