Taiwan is one of the most advanced democracies in the world. It’s also one of the most threatened. Despite being one of the world’s leading economies, having its own president, government, flag and anthem, no country recognises it. The problem is that China has always considered Taiwan to be one of its own provinces.
Montero Lamar Hill, also known as Lil Nas X, is an American rapper and songwriter. He rose to fame with the release of his country rap single "Old Town Road", which went viral on social media in 2019, before climbing music charts internationally and becoming the song of the year.
Johnny Depp's spending habits are revealed when he squares off against his own financial managers. Director: Rob Cousineau 💬 What do you think — bad luck, bad advice, or bad choices? Let us know in the comments!.
Eric Clapton is one of the most influential guitarists. He was ranked 2 on Rolling Stone magazine's "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" list and 4 on Gibson's "50 Greatest Guitarists of All Time." In this biography, he is interviewed with contributions from Keith Richards, John Mayall, The Yardbirds... Director: Robin Bextor.
Explore the enchanting story behind the iconic stage show Wicked in this revealing documentary. Discover the origins of the acclaimed musical, from its literary inspiration to its rise to fame on stages across the UK and worldwide.
In the United States, nearly 80 billion lotto tickets and scratch cards are sold every year. Overnight these winners find themselves in charge of an astronomical fortune and at the centre of the limelight. A third of winners end up in ruins. So what makes this industry so attractive, and what do the lives of the winners actually look like.
Seventy-two people died when a fire destroyed the Grenfell Tower, in west London, in June 2017, in one of the UK's worst modern disasters. Fire raced up the exterior of the building in a matter of minutes, eventually spreading to all four sides and making escape and rescue impossible for dozens trapped inside.
In the late '80s, Florida was a narcotics hub like never before. Drug lords were not afraid to intimidate and even kill to protect their territory. To put an end to the violence generated by this traffic, the police authorities ask the FBI for help. One of the kingpins won't bow to anyone.
RUDEBOY is a film about the origins and ongoing love affair between Jamaican and British Youth culture. A film that explores the power of music to break down cultural barriers and change lives and the eventual birth of a modern multicultural society – all told through the prism of one the most iconic record labels in history, TROJAN RECORDS.
Everything Else Matters is a deep dive into the inner workings of psychedelic journeys. The film combines learnings from neuroscience, psychiatry, and anthropology about key aspects of psychedelic experiences.
By the time she was 21 years old, Britney evolved into a slinky vixen; but with superstar status came legal battles, a divorce, a messy child custody dispute, and a public meltdown ended with a dramatic family intervention. Director: Rob Cousineau Series: Fortune Fight.
As America becomes more diverse, and more divided while facing unimaginable challenges, how do we move forward together? Told through intimate personal stories, the series will cast a new lens on U.S. history and the ongoing role that Asian Americans have played.
The origins of Christianity have been debated amongst scholars and experts over the centuries. A team of graphic experts use cutting-edge software to bring the Shroud of Turin to life. Many believe Jesus Christ was buried in this ancient linen cloth. It is also thought to have traces of blood and the faint ghostly image of a man.
How does a dictator live? What is daily life like for a monster in power? From when he wakes up to when he sleeps, what goes on in the life of someone who will decide the fate of millions of people? What are the mechanisms that lead an ambitious individual to a spiral of cruelty and excess? "A Day in the life of a dictator" offers an immersion into.
Explores the strange life of the college math professor who dropped out of his career, holed up in a one-room shack in Montana, and sent deadly mail bombs to victims around the country, ultimately becoming known as the Unabomber. Director: Rob Cousineau.
This documentary explores the ongoing public discussion around proposed changes to Canadian laws, inviting viewers to reflect on evolving societal perspectives regarding the regulation of adult services and the protection of individual rights. Directors: Teresa MacInnes, Kent Nason.
This feature-length documentary explores the dramatic event that launched a worldwide rights movement. Told by those who took part and featuring a rich trove of archival footage, Stonewall Uprising revisits a time when homosexual acts were illegal throughout America, and homosexuality itself was seen as a form of mental illness.
Twenty-two-year-old Antek grows up in a deeply religious and radical right-wing family in contemporary Poland. Original Title : Polish Prayers Director : Hanna Nobis Production : First Hand Film - Esther van Messel, Hanna Nobis 2022.
In the early '90s, police officers in Washington, D.C., had to contend with increasingly violent gangs on their beat. The city's crime rate is among the highest in the United States. The cops enlist the help of FBI agents, but they soon find themselves in the crosshairs of the killers.
After Normandy they all thought it was over, but 10,000 Canadians would die before the war in Europe would end 8 months later.
In Nice Bombs filmmaker Usama Alshaibi (Profane, American Arab) returns to Baghdad to reunite with his family after nearly 24 years. This documentary navigates through his unique relationship to an Iraq that is much different than the country of his childhood. Usama captures the conflicting reactions to the conditions of life in Baghdad.
In Season 7 of The Cowboy Way, Bubba, Booger, and Cody push their cowboy lifestyle to new heights as they navigate the ups and downs of ranching, family, and business.
In the last decades China has risen to the second largest economy in the world but very little is remembered about the turbulent interaction between China and the Western powers throughout the nineteenth century.
The Wow! signal was a strong radio signal received on August 15, 1977, by Ohio State University's Big Ear radio telescope in the United States, which was being used at the time in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
The life story of Guns N' Roses bass player, Duff McKagan. Talks about the real challenges in everyday life, his childhood, and how the band made it big. Director: Christopher Duddy.
A filmed account of the street protests against the World Trade Organization Summit in Seattle, Washington, USA in 1999. Directors: Jill Friedberg, Rick Rowley Original title: This Is What Democracy Looks Like.
An indie film crew throw caution to the wind when they attempt to shoot a completely improvised drama where the film's big twist is being kept secret from their lead actress, while also navigating on-set mishaps, bizarre twists of fate, and the first year of a global pandemic.
In September 2008, the downfall of Lehman Brothers marked the biggest bankruptcy ever recorded, triggering a worldwide financial crisis and sending tremors through global markets. Director: Sarah Bagharib.
00:00 Hitler's Art Dealer In Munich in 2013 a giant haul of missing masterpieces was discovered. Cornelius Gurlitt was the man behind it and we investigate how his father's job was to purchase works for Hitler himself as part of his Fuhrermuseum.
Anne has been celebrated and damned, seen as either schemer or a victim. Her sister Mary is less remembered and often dismissed as a fool. But what was the truth? Director: Rachel Stirling Original title: A Tale of Two Sisters: Anne & Mary Boleyn Biography, Documentary, History.
Anthony Weiner was a rising figure in New York’s Democratic Party, known for his passion and potential in public service. However, a series of controversial decisions drew intense media attention.
What Really Happened to Yuri Gagarin, the First Man in Space? Director: Laurent Portes.
It was an international brand with profits in the millions, but at the turn of the millennium, Fujifilm was on shaky ground. Inside the Storm: The life and death battles of global businesses.
In the 1980s, the city of Buffalo is plagued by tension. A man is terrorizing Western New York, choosing his victims based on their race. The community lives in constant fear, as he leaves no trace behind except spent shell casings. Desperate to stop him, local authorities enlist the help of an FBI profiler.
In August 1945, deep in the Pacific on Tinian Island, the U.S. military prepares for an operation that will forever change history. A secret weapon—Little Boy, the first atomic bomb—is loaded aboard the Enola Gay. Its target: Hiroshima. At 8:15 a.m., the city vanishes in nuclear fire.
This biography of the Rolling Stones' front man is rich in both thoughts on Jagger from the likes of Mick Taylor and Bob Geldof as well as footage of him in action. Director: Robin Bextor.