The long term process of bereavement, and coming to terms with the death of someone close. The long term process of bereavement, and coming to terms with the death of someone close. Bill Lovell found it hard, and suffered with depression. Martin Corke was greatly helped by the plans he and his wife…
A half hour documentary that follows two families, each on another side of the world, who are committed to making a difference in the fight against world hunger. This documentary was made in association with the Canadian Foodgrains Bank for Salt+Light Television and was shot over a period of six months…
Facing Infinitus explores the unique motivations of people inexorably drawn to an 888k race deliberately designed to break competitors both mentally and physically. Every mile takes us a step closer to understanding why these runners have committed themselves to more than just an ultramarathon. Through…
Facing Infinitus explore la motivation intrinsèque des participants d’une course de 888 kilomètres, créée avec l’objectif de tester leur limites physique et mentale. Chaque kilomètre parcouru nous amène à comprendre pourquoi ces coureurs se…
Facing Monsters digs deep into the psyche of enigmatic West Australian ‘slab wave’ surfer Kerby Brown, a man whose connection with the ocean runs as deep as his love for his family. This film is far more than just a surfing story. It’s an unapologetic musing into the essence of Kerby…
Facing Monsters is an intimate portrait of West Australian slab-wave surfer Kerby Brown, whose deep connection to the ocean is matched by his commitment to his family. Driven to ride an uncharted wave in the Southern Ocean, Kerby confronts fear, addiction, and the risks of his relentless pursuit. With…
Times are changing and weather conditions are becoming increasingly complex. That’s why riders have to find new ways of practising their passion for the mountains. In 5 chapters, we follow the adventures of professional freeriders who are the first to witness these climatic changes. They have to…
About three VSO volunteers working in Thailand. It examines why the volunteers have been requested by their Thai employers and the work they do. The volunteers talk about the challenges they face and the satisfactions they achieve. Training courses for volunteers and aspects of the work done by VSO's…
A powerful documentary about restorative justice and conferencing. Two convicted criminals come face-to-face with the toughest jury of all: the family and friends of their murdered victim ... On one fateful night in 1994, a murder opened up a huge well of unresolved pain, guilt, anger, confusion…
Facing the Void (Face au Vide) – In the collective imagination, mountaineering is seen as an elitist and dangerous activity. When the mainstream press talks about mountaineering, it is generally related to a drama or an exploitation. The mountaineers are then placed in two categories. On the one…
[PLEASE NOTE: This video is for individual viewing only. For classroom use, please visit: gooddocs.net/products/facing-the-wind Thanks!] Facing the Wind is a love story about people with Lewy body dementia, the spouses who care for them, and the remarkable community where they find sustenance and…
A film about young indigenous Australians, fighting with modern media tools for the recognition in the Australian society and the preservation of their cultural knowledge.
