Masculinity/Femininity is an experimental documentary that challenges normative notions of gender, sexuality and performance. Experimental filmmaker Russell Sheaffer’s Masculinity/Femininity takes over where his short film starring James Franco, Masculinity & Me, left off. Shot mainly…
“Sono nata quattro mesi dopo la morte del nonno. Quello che sapevo sul suo conto l’ho sentito dire dagli altri. Non ho mai chiesto di lui a casa però, un po’ per pudore e un po’ per non riaprire una ferita dolorosa. Ma, ormai, sono passati trent’anni.” Un ritratto…
Media models glamorise violence, fear and hatred. Exposes the dangers of media models that glamorise violence, fear and hatred between the sexes. This powerful video encourages the life-affirming tendencies in both genders. Images of commercials, Madonna, Pee Wee Herman, MTV and other media protesters…
Will our attitude to work as good in itself change with unemployment? Examines the conflict between the idea of work being necessary and good in itself, bestowing worth and dignity on the individual, and a society where work is scarce. Gives a historical perspective of the beginnings of the work ethic,…
The great contribution made by women in the poor world. Emphasises the enormous contribution made by women to societies which have traditionally ignored their needs. One example is from Bolivia, where a group of women have to stand ankle deep in water washing sand for a living. They sell this for…
How healthcare staff can handle violence and confrontation. This programme provides training for healthcare staff in ways of handling confrontation and violence. Scenes involve patients, their relatives, their friends and other staff members. Incidents portrayed range from a patient with extreme post-anaesthetic…
What is the emotional cost of being 'successful' and moving up in class. A film about the experience of 'making it'. But leaving a working class family to move into the middle class is not simply a question of financial improvement - it brings emotional changes too. Four people…
The evils of military spending, affecting employment and social projects. Alternatives can be found. Military spending continues to grow at an alarming rate and Britain's defence spending as a proportion of total spending and compared with other countries is one of the highest. Higher military…
Three to Infinity: Beyond Two Genders is the first feature documentary entirely focused on people who are neither male nor female. Agender, gender queer, non-binary, and more, they're redefining gender, challenging the ways we think about masculinity and femininity. This insightful documentary takes…
An adrenaline filled documentary film that showcases downhill mountain biking at Blue Mountain Resort and the highlights of the only 3 race season. See what it takes to ride and race through the eyes of athletes and the Kamikaze Spider Riders team. Winner Best Sports Documentary, Houston Worldfest 2013.
In 1944, Caracas hosts the 7th Amateur Baseball World Series. The organizers decide that the beauty queen of the event has to be elected via a popular vote. The title is disputed by Yolanda Leal, a school teacher from a humble neighbourhood, and Oly Clemente, a young woman from Caracas’ high society. The…
Otherwise known as one of the art world’s rising young stars, the Brazilian artist invites viewers on a tour of his life, work and mind in WORST POSSIBLE ILLUSION: The Curiosity Cabinet of Vik Muniz. The documentary follows Vik on a whimsical, world-hopping journey from his studio in Brooklyn,…
