Five years since the murder of George Floyd – the police killing that set America on fire with rage and sparked a wave of protests around the world, director Kwabena Oppong's film explores one of the most important and defining events in modern history. Featuring ground-breaking interviews with members of George Floyd’s family, the Minneapolis Police Chief who took the bold step of testifying against one of his own officers, Boris Johnson’s advisor on race Samuel Kasumu, and Sal Naseem the former Regional Director for London at the IOPC, as well as cultural figures Che Lingo, Nathalie Emmanuel, broadcasters Andi and Miquita Oliver and Munya Chawawa.
He faced near-career-ending setbacks and financial hardship, but Samson Dauda refused to break. Fuelled by fierce determination and the unwavering support of his wife and coach, Mel. Now Samson is determined to face the challenge of winning the Arnold Classic.
In a Sudan torn apart by years of war, this documentary immerses us in the daily fight of young Sudanese. Their stories, both harrowing and inspiring, remind us of the ability to find hope even in the darkest of circumstances. This is a call to attention to a forgotten crisis, and a tribute to the power of creativity as a tool of survival and resistance.
When COVID-19 struck in 2020, Alyssa – an Australian healthcare professional living in the UK with her partner – wanted to do everything she could to help. What happened next changed her outlook on life forever.
Big Star: The Nick Skelton Story is the official all-access documentary of national hero Nick Skelton (CBE), one of the most decorated and enduring Equestrian champions the world has ever seen. Nick’s passion and perseverance drove him to 7 Olympic games and inspired athletes in the sport worldwide. The film includes interviews with Nick’s family, and with key members of the British Equestrian Community.
Far from the dream beaches and theme parks of Florida, there is a unique wilderness that is home to some of the world's most feared reptiles. In the vast swamps and lush mangrove forests along the coast, life and death dramas are the order of the day. Alligators are the undisputed rulers of the swamps, but the young animals in particular must learn to recognize danger quickly - otherwise they will become prey for deadly predators. An extremely dangerous reptile also lurks on the coast: the diamondback rattlesnake.
Three men, who in their youth fell victim to the allure of the fast life in the small town of Paris, Kentucky, later find redemption through giving back to a grief-stricken community grappling with the shocking loss of a promising young athlete.
This is the first documentary film to depict the emotional growth and journey of contemporary Chinese animation creators. Through interviews with many prominent animators, the film offers a rare glimpse into the diverse experiences and behind-the-scenes stories that have shaped the evolution of Chinese animation.
The film traces the rise and fall of GDR deep-sea fishing fleet - and the afterlives of its last surviving ships. Once more than a hundred strong, only a few vessels remain, now under new names, with new missions and new dreams: repurposed as rescue boats, cultural platforms, or sound spaces.
Five water justice advocates discuss how Milwaukee’s Black communities are disproportionately being lead poisoned, and the debilitating effects it has on residents' health, with hopes to see equitable change that will heal the water and Black resident’s relationship with it.
25 Million Stitches: One Stitch, One Refugee is an artistic statement from the international community about human displacement, on view at WMQFA from March 1 - July 28, 2024. Explore the creation, installation, and impact of this powerful exhibition with Jennifer Kim Sohn, the artist who conceived the project; panel makers and WMQFA volunteers Nina Edelman and Helen Lambron; WMQFA artist in residence Noora Badeen; and museum staff. The exhibition includes 25 million hand-sewn stitches, each representing a single displaced human being. The smaller panels are bound to 407 muslin banners. Building the physical representation of this statistic required participation from 2,300 stitches from 37 countries and all 50 U.S. states.
A documentary that follows the story of Baptiste, a young man who, through drag, explores a new side of himself as he undergoes both a physical and emotional transformation. The art of drag becomes a means of expression, resilience, and self-affirmation. Through his perspective, the film questions the notions of identity, performance, and metamorphosis, while celebrating the liberating power of drag.
Simple Countryside Living in Azerbaijan, by Amalia Hajieva "Don't let the length of the video fool you, for it has been years of memories in the making ♥︎ going through my videos and finding all these special moments has brought the biggest smiles to my face"