This explores the reality of chefs and cooks as they struggle to create dishes and experiences enjoyed on a daily basis. The restaurant industry is a tough business, not just for profits, but for everyone involved.
More than 37,000 Chinese citizens entered the US illegally via its southern border in 2023, hoping to find a better life in America. Many more are following in their footsteps, often with young children in tow. To reach the Land of the Free, they embark on a most treacherous journey: the migrants first need to reach Ecuador, the country closest to the US that would grant Chinese passport holders visa-free entry. From there, they need to cross Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala and Mexico, all illegally, to reach California. In this documentary series, CNA correspondent Wei Du travels the route with the Chinese migrants, and try to understand why they've been driven to such desperation, and if the American Dream is all it's made out to be.
Turn of the Century is a musical documentary featuring the Icelandic supergroup Team Dreams. The film is a first-person view of teen life in Iceland during the 2000s and features all the songs from the album Dream is Murder by Team Dreams.
In 1995, an avalanche struck the small village Súðavík. The documentary intertwines the tales of three survivors with the community's collective heart and courage, honoring their unyielding spirit amidst disaster.
Being a project of Madımak Massacre Memorial Centre, this documentary is so far the most extensive work on Madımak Massacre. With the interviews of 127 people, archive footage and testimonies, the four-hour long documentary covers the massacre by diving into historical and ideological motives behind it. In this way, it presents a panorama of the oppression against the Alevi community and their growing struggle in recent history of Turkey.
In a world that underestimates the power of the elderly, Micheline, Francis and Yves lead a group of older activists on a daring journey to revolutionize senior living, challenging stereotypes and judgments while redefining the notions of sex, love, and aging.
Reykjavík was covered in graffiti around the turn of the century. It’s a way of expression that the graffiti writers consider art, but authorities view as vandalism. In a certain underpass tunnel, a city worker called Jói was king, and he had his own view on the topic.
We step into the memoirs of Sigurveigar Guðmundsdóttir, where she recalls the passing of Theódóra Þuríður Jónsdóttir in the tuberculosis asylum at Vífilstaðir after having been there with her for 6 months until 1928. 44 years later, Theódóra's untold story comes alive and becomes a symbol of protection in the face of a catastrophic natural disaster.
The film chronicles the remarkable saga of Mike Kirk, a devoted model train enthusiast, whose unwavering determination, along with the support of a dedicated circle of family and friends, spearheaded the decades-long restoration of the long-abandoned train depot nestled in the heart of rural Waupaca. Through Kirk's indomitable spirit and vision, the Waupaca Depot emerges as a phoenix rising from literal ashes, symbolizing resilience and community revival. "Back on Track" transcends the boundaries of a mere restoration project, delving deep into the rich tapestry of American history and the birth of rural communities. This film explores the intertwined narratives of Kirk's personal quest and the broader narrative of American heritage.
The wind was born the weakest fox cub in the family. By chance, he was the one who survived the bear attack. He managed to survive his first winter and win the love of the beautiful Lava. But in the spring they come back — the bears. The horror of the old enemy leads the Winds to a fatal mistake. Now, in order to save his children and return the Lava, he must defeat his fear and Kamchatka's most formidable predator.
Featuring unprecedented access to Jim Henson's personal archives, filmmaker Ron Howard brings us a fascinating and insightful look at a complex man whose boundless imagination inspired the world.
It is May 8, 2024, and Israel is preparing to launch a destructive military operation in Rafah. Tahani, a Palestinian woman who has been internally displaced multiple times since the beginning of the attacks on Gaza, wonders where she and her children can find refuge once again. The film provides a glimpse into her family’s life before and after October 7, depicting the anguish of a mother who, marked by a painful loss, struggles to find peace.