Portrait of a Palestinian family living under Israeli rule Portrait of a Palestinian family 1948-84. Abu-el was 20 when he was forced by Israeli troops to leave his village for a refugee camp in Gaza. Now where the village once stood the Israeli Minister of Trade and Industry owns a flourishing farm,…
Organically grown produce contrasted with chemicals. The consumer-led revolution in eating habits has made pesticide-free organically grown food one of the fastest expanding lines in the food industry. This programme looks at what we eat and how it is grown, and points to new opportunities for farmers…
Undesirable effects of herbicides, insecticides and fungicides. How safe are the herbicides, insecticides and fungicides that are in common use today?. It was the effect of organochlorines on bird populations that first identified these chemicals as harmful to species they were not meant to kill.…
Archive film showing threats to the welfare state in the 1980s We tend to assume that the reduction of the welfare state started just a few years ago, yet this film says otherwise! Made almost 30 years ago, it examines the history of the Welfare State, starting with the poverty of the 30s, focusing…
The exploration of the human mind may bring us through the crisis which we face. Peter Russell's theory is that we are standing on the threshold of one of the most important developments in human history -- the exploration of the human mind. He maintains that it is only by this inner exploration…
Dramatisation of the issues raised by the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 A dramatisation, based on young people’s experiences, of the powers of the police, and young people’s legal rights under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. Dez is playing a new game - the New Bill –…
EL SALLUM .. The Western Door Directed by Mohamed Mamdouh Short documentary on the west side people of Egypt. These are the face of Egypt that are not shown in the news media or on the History Channel. The history, culture, and legacy of the Western people has undeniable influenced the development…
A German captain and his crew get hijacked by Somali pirates. Feeling abandoned by the shipping company, the captain cooperates with the pirates’ leader. His only goal is to get his crew and himself home alive. But the pressure rises and his men gradually turn away from him. In the end, the Somali…
1700 years ago the wall of Lucus Augusti watched over the so called world, today the inhabitants from the city celebrate the proclamation of the wall as Human Heritage making possible one of the biggest Roman reenactment in Europe. Hace más de 1700 años la muralla de Lucus Augusti custodiaba…
Follow two ordinary thirty-somethings on an epic 800Km hike across Northern Spain in search of adventure and an unforgettable life experience. Following the ancient pilgrim route of the Camino de Santiago over the Pyrenees from France, they walk for 29 consecutive days through the changing landscapes…
"Watershed is a three part story of how water connects us all and builds communities, and offers a glimpse into why these groups of people are drawn to the water. It takes us to St. Petersburg, Florida, to see and experience the life of a fishing boat captain, where the life at sea is a choice.…
Choclo Project, a documentary about conscious consumerism. We live in a fast world where consumption is at an all time high. This doesn't meant however that we can't consume without thought and even use it as a tool to reach out and help others. This documentary follows a brand called 'Choclo…
