Wed, Mar 23, 2022
In 2019, inline speed skater Leticia Detrow won the national gold medal for her age group. She also happened to be the only Deaf skater. This documentary follows the story of 14-year-old Leticia, who was born in Uganda and and adopted into an American family. Striving for excellence in everything she does, Leticia navigates skating, family and coming of age in a hearing world.
Wed, Apr 13, 2022
A Ukrainian family separated by war has a plan to reunite. Olena flew abroad right before the Russia invaded her country. The government canceled all flights home and banned her husband from leaving. Desperate for safety, Andrii and his daughter left Kyiv, dodging attacks on roads, for a small village near the Ukrainian-Polish border. Will their plan work? And what will happen next?
Tue, Oct 10, 2023
In the depths of the Argentinian rainforest, the Indigenous Guarani are fighting to safeguard their ancestral lands from illegal logging and government neglect. They've created a forest guard called "Los Rumberos," or "The Patrollers," to deter further encroachment. Led by Santiago, a bilingual Guarani community member, and Agustin, a non-Guarani park ranger, they embark on daring patrols to mark territorial boundaries, document clear-cutting, and even confront ranchers who've stolen their land.
Wed, Oct 18, 2023
Despite majoring in finance and economics, bus conductor Christine Kangai has struggled to find work in her field-like many other university graduates in Kenya, particularly women. To make ends meet, she decides to take on a grueling and dangerous job, predominantly held by men. Follow a day in the life with Christine in her work as one of the few female bus conductors in Nairobi, Kenya.
Wed, Nov 1, 2023
On the night of February 27, 2015, journalist Zhanna Nemtsova's life was forever changed. Her father, Boris Nemtsov, a Russian politician and vocal critic of Vladimir Putin, was fatally shot near the Kremlin. In the wake of his assassination, Zhanna left the country to continue his legacy of free speech and democracy. Relocating to Germany, she founded the Boris Nemtsov Foundation for Freedom to champion educational programs, including a journalism school for Russian-speaking students promoting critical thinking and a free press. As the Ukraine war began, her work to assist students from Ukraine became a lifeline, and this work is far from over.
Wed, Nov 8, 2023
Acclaimed Afghan filmmakers Sahraa Karimi and Abdul Latif Ahmadi, now living in exile in Europe, are striving to keep their national cinema alive. Karimi was the first woman to lead the state-owned film production company, Afghan Film, and continues to center strong Afghan women in her work, now more than ever. With a career spanning 50 years, Ahmadi witnessed first-hand how the industry transformed over a half-century of changing government and is racing against time to preserve its history. Working from abroad in Slovakia and Germany, these directors share their challenges and their hopes for the future of cinema in Afghanistan.
Wed, Nov 15, 2023
Wyoming has one of highest rates of suicide in the U.S. A major contributing factor is the "cowboy-up" mentality that stigmatizes seeking help. In the "Cowboy State," the suicide rate is double the national average and men are 4 times more likely to die by suicide than women. Meet Wyomingites working to curb this alarming trend and create safe spaces for all in their home state.
Wed, Nov 22, 2023
Solbi, a K-pop icon, encountered intense cyberbullying at the height of her career. In her distress, she sought refuge in painting, and became known as artist Kwon Jian. While the digital torment reshaped her personal life and career path, Kwon Jian aka Solbi found hope in making new art, driven by her desire to combat online negativity. Today, she continues to raise awareness of the impact cyberbullying has on mental health in South Korea, and around the world.
Tue, Nov 28, 2023
Fariba Balouch's own suffering drove her to empower fellow Iranian women and girls in their fight for equality. The human rights advocate hails from Sistan and Baluchistan, Iran's poorest province, where nearly half of its 1.3 million people live below the poverty line. As an ethnic minority relegated to the fringes of society, the Baluch are systemically targeted by state violence, with women suffering double-fold. After leaving Iran two years ago, Fariba joined the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement from London, more determined than ever to fight for a better life for Baluch women.
Tue, Dec 12, 2023
Bangla Surf Girls is an immersive documentary that takes us into the heart of Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh, where we witness the transformation of young girls who join a local surf club and dare to dream of escaping from the threat of early childhood marriage. The documentary captures the raw emotions, the family dynamics, and the complex pressures of poverty. Balancing the freedom of the waves with the restrictive realities of their circumstances, we experience the thrill and struggle of coming-of-age in a developing country.
Wed, Dec 27, 2023
Argentina's Villa Epecuén was a thriving village until it became submerged under a massive saltwater lagoon in the 1980s. While everyone else fled the area, Pablo Novak, the sole remaining inhabitant of Epecuén, chose to stay until his last days. Despite living in isolation at 93 years old, he does not feel lonely. Curious tourists and sporadic family visitors visit as he carries on his daily life.
Wed, Jan 24, 2024
As decades of conflict and strife continue to plague the Democratic Republic of Congo, the humanitarian crisis in the region deepens. A Silent War tells the stories of a few individuals, among millions, who have been internally displaced due to ongoing intercommunal militia attacks and military operations, highlighting the particularly tragic outcomes for women and children. Their stories reveal the profound impact of the conflict on the lives of the Congolese people, their suffering, and their remarkable resilience.