The story of one woman's quest to understand her past, which means forgiving her proud, formidable mother, Mildred. Emmy award-winning filmmaker Gayle Kirschenbaum is determined to unlock the key to her family's pain. When Mildred grudgingly agrees to participate, they uncover family secrets…
A record of the strike at Grunwick in 1977. The story of the continuing struggle at Grunwick's by mainly Indian workers, from July 11th, 1977 until the struggle was lost. It shows the Special Patrol Group attack on the November 7th day of action, how the leadership of the struggle was taken out…
A tale of culture, history, and great food. This is the extraordinary and compelling story of how a small Scottish cow came to dominate global cuisine.
Dr Lesley Southgate talks to three people about disability, it's effect on their lives, and other people's attitudes. Jenny Fielder's baby daughter was badly burnt, leaving her face scarred, Bill Foxley was also burnt, especially his face and hands, and Sam Gallop lost both feet and lower…
The majority of American households have pets, and pets are seen as an integral part of the human family experience. Upholding public safety means taking pets into account in our strategies and ensuring that solutions are humane. But what is humane? And how do we educate the community about the importance…
Three experts offer different, often surprising, perspectives on contemporary Chinese society. Featured researchers: - Michael Berry, Professor of Contemporary Chinese Cultural Studies, UCLA - Karl Gerth, Hwei-Chih and Julia Hsiu Chair in Chinese Studies and Professor of History, UC San Diego -…
At the world’s only ballet company for the blind, a prima ballerina and her teen protégé boldly take on the unique challenges of their visual impairments to develop new forms of self-expression through dance. To dedicate one's life to the art of ballet requires patience and…
This is the accessible version of the documentary Looking at the Stars. This version has Audio Description and English Subtitles. All proceeds from this accessible version will be donated to the characters in the film. You can watch the original version with only English subtitles here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/lookingatthestarsdoc At…
A fictional film about family relationships. A drama made in conjuction with Swindon Pensioners Action Group; a gentle study of family relationships, and what it feels like to grow old. A family takes a holiday touring the canals of the West Midlands. We see each of the characters struggling to come…
"Distinctive and beautiful..." - Nigel M. Smith, INDIEWIRE What do people seek when they travel? LOOKING FOR ADVENTURE is an observational documentary that tracks the pleasures, strains. and choreography of group tourism in Peru. Structured in formal tableaus, the film explores the tension…
A father of ten from Dublin goes missing without a trace...
Part mystery, part love story, and part societal critique, Looking for David follows a mother/filmmaker as she probes the whys and hows after finding her son dead.
