The child prodigy of communist Bulgaria lives in a small apartment in Lyulin. The state has promised Vasco to study at a prestigious music school in the West, but the death of a top party functionary replaces New York with Moscow. There, Vasco's talent is forged under the harsh laws of a school with three hundred years of history, until the next historical event turns the orbit of his entire family's life.
As America’s only original art form, the cultural relevance of jazz is at risk of being forgotten, if not for the dedicated announcers at KCSM Jazz 91.1.
According to climate scientists, the year 2050 will be a tipping point in the history of our planet. As seawater slowly but surely warms up, the ice in Antarctica is melting before our very eyes.
In a small, quiet Greek village, nestled high in the mountains above an ancient volcano, a group of elderly villagers must move the remains of their ancestors to a mausoleum at the peak of the mountain of Prophet Elias…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the world’s largest producer of cobalt, a rare earth mineral that is essential in the production of technologies. In this hybrid documentary, South African artists Francois Knoetze and Amy Louise Wilson, together with Congolese historian Joe-Yves Salankang Sa-Ngol, trace the trans-continental journey of this precious metal: from its violent extraction in the mines of DRC to its sale on global stock markets. The Rock Speaks weaves a complex contemplation on an urgent ecological crisis that is fuelled by obscene labour practices that our technological systems demand.
Documentary about the life and work of Carlos Inzillo, a cultural reference for jazz in Argentina, creator and coordinator of a series of jazz concerts that have been held every Tuesday in the City of Buenos Aires since 1984.
János Baksa-Soós, aka Prince January. A man who influenced those who influenced us. “Sometimes you have to make time for a whole life!” he said. He did, and we explored his incredible life. Starting from Zoltán Kodály, we fly over downtown KEX concerts, dive into the deepest recesses of Berlin punk and end up who knows where. Somewhere in the cosmos.
Filmmaker Jessica Hall’s sister Katherine manages her intellectual disability by leading an independent, creative, and joyful life. Every Saturday, Katherine and her mother, Frances, share a cherished routine: thrifting, browsing the hardware store and working side by side on their intricate miniature-house projects. Saturday documents their story, blending present-day moments with intimate home movies that trace their immigration journey and family history. With warmth, creativity and quiet resilience, the film celebrates Katherine’s independence and the powerful bond between mother and daughter.
Longie (a colloquial term for "longshoreman") is a short nonfiction film featuring two dockworkers from the Los Angeles waterfront town of San Pedro, California.
A fisherman reflects on his fishing days in the Chagos prior to his displacement to Mauritius. He also shares the happiness he found in activities such as attending parties with séga music, exploring the islands of the archipelago to catch crabs, and making coconut liquor at home. Another part of the film focuses on his journey of adapting to life in Mauritius.
Ludwik Hirszfeld could share his life story with several heroes. In his fate is reflected the history of the first half of the 20th century. The hero of the film was reborn despite the fact that the events in which he lived destroyed his life and achievements. Doctor, scientist, idealist. A forgotten hero. Known in the world more widely than in Poland. A scientist "from blood", which the world divided into "better" and "worse". He made difficult choices, went against the grain, believed that the world could be better. A cosmopolitan who could have continued his scientific career in Switzerland, but chose Poland. He could have lectured in America right after the war, but returned to Poland. His fate in the Warsaw ghetto is heartbreaking. Ludwik Hirszfeld's marriage to his wife Hanna is perhaps the most important choice he made in his life.
Team Kendrick or Team Drake: which side are you on? Damning accusations, a real-life shooting, and now a lawsuit. Who will reign supreme in the hip-hop battle for the ages?
Kyle Albertson and Wave Chapelle, hosts of "The Show on Riverwest Radio," explore Milwaukee's unique culture and untold history. Their journey begins with Great Lakes Championship Wrestling (GLCW), a Midwest staple since 1997.
In this film, Ayana O'Shun investigates the phenomenon of absent fathers in black communities, through her personal story and that of luminous and resilient women from Quebec and Guadeloupe.