Sadi is from a very different world. At 17 she fled female genital mutilation in Gambia. Six months later, having gone 'the Backway', surviving the Sahara, civil war in Libya and the boat journey, she ends up in Sicily together with many other refugees, most of them men. We visit Sadi often…
Normal is Over 1.1 is an award-winning documentary about humanity's wisest response to climate change, species extinction, resource depletion, income inequality and the link between these issues. A globe trotting journey searching for SOLUTIONS by filmmaker Renée Scheltema. This film…
Pascal Marchand, an aspiring poet from Montreal, arrived in the mythical land of Burgundy to work the harvest at age 21. Enchanted by the region, he settled there and embarked on an unlikely path to winemaking stardom. Now over 30 years later, he is renowned as an artist, innovator and biodynamic pioneer,…
In 2015, Druid Theatre Company marked their 40th anniversary by taking on their most ambitious project yet. To universal acclaim, fearless, pioneering director Garry Hynes and her troop took on Shakespeare’s History Plays, casting Irish women as English kings and men as bawdy widows. Wildfire…
Ricardo dos Santos special guest of the 4th edition of Perfect Chapter was shot in Brazil, days before he knew he had been elected to participate in the surf event. For this reason, Bruno Santos took his place and promised to dedicate the victory to Ricardinho. See here how this story ends, plus all…
Narrated by Brenden Newton, this documentary takes us to what was one of the best Bodyboard events in Portugal for years. Watch here the highlights of the free surf sessions and the competition, gathering some of the best Portuguese bodyboarders in epic conditions. Year: 2005
Billy Graham – An Extraordinary Journey is a cinematic exploration of one man’s uniquely influential life, taking viewers behind the scenes to witness how a humble farmer’s son rose to prominence and became a spiritual leader to millions. Personal stories and compelling images reveal…
At the crossroads of the 2016 presidential race and the fight for civil rights, economic fairness, and a democracy that works for everyone. Featuring Bernie Sanders.
Slovenia was the first Republic of the former Yugoslavia to break away and achieve its independence. In this episode we trace the evolution of Slovenia from part of the Habsburg Empire, then part of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, and most recently part of the Socialist Republic of Yugoslavia. In 1991 Slovenia…
From a tender age, Scott Townsend’s life is ruled by his slippery gender. Growing up a girly-boy in the projects of Cambridge, MA, under the care of Doris, his dysfunctional single mom, Scott is prey to bullying and assault. Already a talented singer and performer, Scott grows up to be revered…
In this beautifully photographed tour de force of original thinking, Academy Award™ winner, Jeff Bridges shares the screen with scientists, profound thinkers and a dazzling array of Earth’s living creatures to reveal eye-opening concepts about ourselves and our past, providing fresh insights…
Follow the award-winning producers of Grassroots Films on an unforgettable journey inside one of the most dangerous prisons in Central America, and the treacherous city streets of London, New York and Ireland. Step beyond your comfort zone and into the desperate lives of the world’s outcasts and…
