Marlena Cooper is the first black Democratic candidate in the Republican fiefdom of Gregg County, East Texas. Democracy in America tells the story of the electoral campaign of Marlena and her Republican opponent Jay Dean, attempting to paint a picture of two communities that seem to live in parallel realities. In the first electoral campaign in 30 years that sees a Democratic candidate against the Republican Party, the characters and their stories will explore the themes of white superiority, abortion, firearms and, reconnecting to Toqueville's Democracy in America, the fundamental role played by religion in the young American democracy to emerge. A journey into the bowels of Texas, into the true heart of America, in search of the reasons, to discover the roots of the present and future of the United States.
Through interviews with farmers, ranchers, scientists and other experts in agriculture and environmental science, World Without Cows delves into the complex and often-surprising ways cows impact our world. This compelling exploration is led by two award-winning journalists who now work in agriculture. The filmmakers traveled to more than 40 global locations to examine the cultural and economic significance of cows, their role in nourishing the world and their impact on climate — and to answer the question, “Are we better off in a world without cows?”
How would humanity respond if we discovered an asteroid headed for Earth? NASA’s Planetary Defenders is a gripping documentary that delves into the high-stakes world of asteroid detection and planetary defense.
This short film documentary delves into the complex relationship between renowned American photographer and playboy, Peter Beard, and eight Kenyan artists who collaborated with him over the course of six decades.
Mikail runs an unusual cafe to escape from society and strict traditional structure of his family. He tries but struggles to open a boutique hotel for his mother, dreaming she can live there so she can forget all she went through.
"We need to understand that this war will not end if we just watch it on the TV and then talk about how bad it is somewhere in the kitchen." To make art amidst war is a difficult choice. Are you helping your country survive, and reminding them that there are still beautiful things to fight for, or are you utilizing escapism to ignore and, in turn, help others ignore what is happening around you?
Defending champions of the Master's league in the US Adventure Racing Nationals, team Odyssey sets out on the thirty hour race while facing ruthless weather conditions.
Twenty-six years after her parents' dramatic break-up, film director Nicoline Skotte takes on the task of revisiting her childhood trauma by inviting her parents to participate in an investigation of shared family dynamics. Memories of their common past seem to be selectively edited by each individual. What led to this dramatic outcome and how did two such incompatible people ever end up together? Nicoline dives into the messy family relations, seeking to uncover what has never been said.
Gentle Storm. Josh Moore, born in a small seaside town, defies one-dimensional labels. Diagnosed with ADHD and BPD, he found solace in collecting tiny moments of happiness, revealing a man who balances his audacious stage persona with a deep, reflective soul. Whether in a rugby field or crafting intimate content, Josh proves that life’s sweetest victories often emerge from the most vulnerable places.
Gypsy Stallion. Raised in the vibrant heart of Andalusian gypsy culture, Denis Vega transmutes a devout past into explosive art. Once soothed by the shelter of the church environment, he was awakened by a tarot vision that prophesied his stardom. Spanish horses and bulls mirror his stallion sensuality. Each dawn, by his father’s ashes, becomes a ritual that redefines his destiny, turning it into a triumphant ode to freedom.
Marked by the death of his aunt, iranian director Amirhossein Beik embarks on an intimate journey, fueled by his experience of exile and mourning, to question how our societies treat their dead. A poetic and absurd journey into the fragile links between death, memory, and forgetting.
A dream destination for holidaymakers and a magnet for organised crime, is Albania ready to join the European Union? Strategically important in countering Russian and Chinese influence and managing the migration crisis, the EU seems prepared to overlook serious breaches of democratic norms and press freedoms.