History of riots in Britain. Liverpool’s Toxteth and many London suburbs were all scenes of violent rioting in 1981. The riots have been attributed to many causes but journalist Simon Winchester reveals that the phenomenon of civil disorder has been part of the British way of life for more than…
Riot Acts is a 'trans-fabulous' rockumentary representing the multi-dimensional lives of transgender and gender variant musicians. A first-hand perspective of the intersections between gender performance and stage performance, Riot Acts suggests that identities and bodies are undeniably political,…
This film takes the viewer through a journey that begins in Tottenham, London - where Mark Duggan was shot dead by police - and spirals out to a broader and deeper look into the role of police, power, racism, government, prison, resistance and more. Although the voices base their analyses around the…
A journey to the heart of cycling culture _________________________________________________________________________________________ Ripcor: Riding with Mamils is a documentary following a unique cycling club on their journey tackling some of the toughest climbs in the French Alps. However, it…
One of the four episodes from the California and the American Dream Series, this fascinating documentary explores the intersection of food and politics in California over the last 30 years. It illuminates the complex forces struggling for control of the future of California’s agriculture, and provides…
Mycket fågel, duktiga hundar och vackra fjäll. Det här är en intensiv jaktfilm som samtidigt rymmer en del tips om hur du lägger upp ditt sökande efter ripa. Vi törs lova att du kommer att lida av en svår ripjaktslängtan innan du kommit särskilt långt…
M’Hammed Marham et Maetti Ziou quittent le Maroc dans les années 70 pour venir travailler à l’usine Talbot de Poissy. Ils seront soudeurs ou cuisiniers. Nora Tréhel est alors secrétaire sténo-dactylo. Ensemble ils militent au sein de la CGT pour de meilleures…
Trying to escape a cycle of violence, Cambodian American gang-involved youth work with a faith-based organization and a local TV station to make a film about their lives. They interview social workers, friends and family to tell their story. Miraculously, two rival gang members, Manny and Steven, are…
History of the Catskill Mountains’ Jewish resort area – the Borscht Belt. For over 50 years, the Catskill Mountains of New York State were the summer retreat of millions of Jews, mostly of Eastern European origin, from New York City.
"This is what it means to be alive - to connect with people. To face your fears, to be afraid, and to do it anyway." In August of 2009 singer William McCarthy’s younger brother James, in the midst of a lengthy incarceration on charges of attempted murder, was found dead of an apparent…
With Neil Sheasby and Neil Jones’ working relationship heading into it’s 25th year, this feature length documentary film looks back and celebrates the journey of the band Stone Foundation, with lots of rare and previously unseen footage from early demos to the latest release “Outside…
Episode 5 of 9 in our @eastmeetswestfilm docuseries: www.eastmeetswestfilm.com/episode5 "RISE & FALL: CHINA'S GREATEST EXPLORER, ZHENG HE" The sequel to episode 2 of 9 of our @eastmeetswestfilm docuseries. www.eastmeetswestfilm.com/episode2 "GHOST FLEET: THE EPIC VOYAGE…
