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Marie-Antoinette, les derniers secrets d'une reine
The Racial Politics of Abortion
Acclaimed filmmaker Dawn Porter 's intimate and personal view of the often-overlooked stories of Black women who seek out reproductive services in America. This documentary gives a snapshot into the lives of Black healthcare providers, mothers and pro-choice and pro-life activists and shows how laws that restrict abortion access impact Black women and their families.
The Invisible Adversary
SVT Sport has met some of Sweden's biggest sports stars to see how they handled the invisible opponent - covid-19.
Une façon d'être ensemble
See the ups and downs, talent and determination of the exceptional LeBlanc Family of New Brunswick. Guided by their father, three young sisters are preparing a trip to France to present their Acadian musical roots.
Into the Rift: The Story of the PEdALED Atlas Mountain Race
To simply finish the Atlas Mountain Race means navigating 1,200 kilometres of the most rugged and remote roads in Morocco. To win requires riding almost non-stop, night and day, for days on end. It is a combination of strength and sleep deprivation that only a few riders in the world can manage. Alone, unsupported and loaded down with supplies, each competitor must constantly battle mechanicals, heat exhaustion and saddle sores to get to the finish. There is no prize, no money, simply the satisfaction that comes from pushing oneself to the limit while exploring the forgotten corners of a beautiful country.
Victor's Body
A baby is born, but does not cry. A body screams and is not heard. Paints that run in a promised future do not reach a person with a disability. Victor makes himself the canvas in a universe of absent painters.
Lying Upon a Rock
A documentary about Lazaretto, the desert islet near the city of Corfu that functioned for centuries as a quarantine station as well as a place of execution for political prisoners during the Greek Civil War.
Kentucky Murder Mystery: The Trials of Anthony Gray
Who killed James and Vivian Gray? Scott County KY prosecutors say the Grays' only son Anthony did; he would inherit their riches. And when presented with a pile of physical evidence - he confessed on camera. The problem? The evidence they presented was forged by police. The confession was thrown out by the state Supreme Court. Now, while Anthony sits in prison, determined prosecutors and dogged public defenders must settle a Kentucky murder mystery the story of a broken family, a mysterious gun-running ring that went through the very living room where the murders took place; a mysterious daughter who discovered the bodies and, in real time, a final verdict on Anthony Gray guilty or not guilty? Watch as it happens.
Listening To The Air
The 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami destroyed large parts of the small town of Rikuzentakata. Here, Hiromi ABE hosts a radio show in which she reports on local events and interviews the residents. She focuses not only on the time after the disaster and the ongoing rebuilding of the community, but also on recording personal stories.
Álvaro Castaño, for the vast mayority.
Álvaro Castaño, for the vast majority," is a documentary directed by Alessandro Angulo, which showcases how one of the most ambitious and innovative cultural projects of its time in Colombia emerged: the HJCK radio station. It also takes a journey through the life and work of the entrepreneur and facilitator Álvaro Castaño.
Nini, What Time Is It There?
Two young Chinese women draw themselves into an irreconcilable relationship with each other, one in a small town of Southwestern China, and the other in an old apartment in Toronto.
Hey! Teachers!
Two young intellectuals, Katya and Vassya, come to a small industrial town to work as teachers. They want to change the system of scholastic education and the social situation in difficult regions. The school is a closed conservative world, where obedience and discipline are of the highest value. Young teachers discover that nationalism, sexism and homophobia are typical for their new environment. Children see the school as a prison and are completely indifferent to any new ideas. During one school year we observe attempts of our protagonists to bring new practices into the system. Young teachers try to speak with children about feminism, human rights and Russian politics, but the system pushes them out, and a comedy turns into a drama.
Everest's Greatest Mystery
A team of brave explorers uses cutting-edge technology to uncover the secrets of the world's highest peak: Was Sir Hillary the first person to conquer Everest?
Àprova
Amidst the voids of the university and the stormy cry of the struggle for affirmative policies, the documentary-essay presents the voices of those who lived and still live at the institution under the forces of racism and discrimination.
Following the Ark of the Covenant
Ark of the Covenant - Truth or Fiction? Two world-renowned scholars embark on a detective journey following the development of the Holy of Holies of the Jewish people. Between science and faith, between the biblical story to the facts, the watcher is exposed to a secular interpretation and to new information about the origins of the people of Israel and the sacred texts that gave rise to Judaism.
News From the Other World
The Mamleev family portrait, set in the cramped interior of a small Moscow flat, is an experiment in metaphysical documentary making. Yury Mamleev, the great writer of the Russian chthonic, plays with a cat while his wife, the translator Maria Mamleeva, flips through a photo album from their émigré years in Paris and America. But something eerie seeps into these scenes of simple comfort, vaguely manifesting itself in the elliptical editing and the soundtrack’s unsettling, abstract humming.
Street Food: Latin America
In this vibrant docuseries, Latin American chefs tell their stories and bring a taste of tradition and innovation to their delicious offerings.
The Whisper of the Marimba
The marimba is the bridge between Africa and Latin America. The sound of the wooden xylophone connects the present-day life on the Ecuadorian Pacific coast with its African roots. Hundreds of years ago, the marimba music came to Ecuador across the sea. Stormy drum rhythms and the gentle, undulating melodies remind us of the violence experienced during slave trade and colonial rule and also tell the story of the centuries-old musical resistance of the Afro-Ecuadorian community. ""The Whisper of the Marimba"" portrays three generations of musicians who lay bare their worries and dreams as well as their unshakable trust in the power of art and music to nurture their identity and community.
The Secret of Bottom Turn Island
Snowboarder Alex Yoder searches to the ends of the earth for the lost art of "snow-surfing" only to find the answers he seeks on Bottom Turn Island.
Lights of Baltimore
“Lights of Baltimore” tells the story of the war of images surrounding Baltimore in the aftermath of Freddie Gray’s death at the hands of the police in 2015 — images produced by factions fighting for the heart of one of America’s greatest and most troubled cities.
Illegal
From “Dreamer” to living the American dream, this documentary chronicles a young boy's miraculous journey to becoming a U.S. citizen after fleeing his war-torn home of El Salvador, how he came to realize the challenges of present-day immigration, and his mission to humanize immigrants and reform U.S. immigration policy for the benefit of all.
Mary Berry Saves Christmas
Mary Berry teaches three hopeless kitchen novices to create surprise festive feasts for those closest to them. Mary’s pupils - Jake, Jess and Claire - all have one thing in common: they have never cooked a meal from scratch in their lives.
A Face Oculta da Medicina
A documentary that tells the story of doctor Paulo Cesar Fructuoso who carried out his work as an oncological surgeon in parallel to the materialization sessions and spiritual surgeries held at the famous Lar de Frei Luiz.
Go, Look, Listen
Can a blind person see the Acropolis? Can a deaf person hear the sound of the sea? Do people with mobility impairments always use a wheelchair? Are museums in Greece accessible to each and every one? A documentary about the issue of accessibility in Greece and how persons with disabilities experience reality. They share their thoughts and express their demands not only from museums but society in general.
Desmontando armarios
The aim of this film is to talk about the history of LGTBIQ + activism in Cantabria, what has been achieved and what still remains to be achieved by interviewing supporters, pioneers and faces of Cantabrian activism .
The Serial Killer Among Us: Phillip Jablonski
When dead bodies show up across California in 1991, investigators realise they are dealing with a twisted serial killer. Audio tapes and interviews with the victims’ loved ones reveal the shocking details of these chilling murders.
The Man on the Island
Documentary The Man on the Island is a character study of Colin McLaren, a highly quotable 77-year-old who in the 1970s moved to Rakino, a tiny island in the Hauraki Gulf. McLaren opens up to director (and sometime neighbour) Simon Mark-Brown about his life and inspirations — plus his decision to live off the grid, only venturing back to Auckland to replenish vital supplies. Mark-Brown partially shot the documentary during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown, and its theme of self-isolation is especially resonant in pandemic times. Mark-Brown's CV includes feature The Catch and wine documentary A Seat at the Table.
The Monsters Factory
In Portugal, the daily life of a bronze foundry, specialized in the semi-industrial production of spare parts for the naval field, is compared with the freedom of spirit characterizing the "pottery of monsters" on a village square where everyone gathers.