Wind Riders tells the untold stories of three American balloon pilots who have dedicated their lives to their sport - a masterful hot-air balloonist, and a championship team in gas balloon racing as they defend their world title.
A documentary that reveals California's complex struggle over who gets fresh water, and how moneyed interests game the system. Constant battling over uncertain water supplies heralds an impending crisis—not just in California, but around the world.
The film follows the 21st Century formation of WITCH (We Intend To Cause Havoc), Zambia's most popular rock band of the 1970s, and documents the life of its lead singer, Jagari, whose name is an Africanisation of Mick Jagger's. Through the resurrection of a music that was forgotten by many and unheard by most, the film explores the life of a former African rock-star, and the excitement around the rediscovery of his music by Western fans, many of whom had yet to be born when his last album was released.
a 2006 documentary film directed by Anne Makepeace and filmed by Joan Churchill & Barney Broomfield that chronicles the experiences of two Bantu as they are transported by relief organizations from Kenyan refugee camps to Atlanta, Georgia and then Springfield, Massachusetts.
Persuasive viewpoints of over 1,700 architects and engineers who believe the unsettling theory that scientific forensic evidence points to explosive controlled demolition of the three World Trade Center skyscrapers on September 11, 2001.
Documentary - Set against the rich hues of India, Beyond The Surface follows Ishita Malaviya, India's first female surfer, and fellow wave riders Crystal Thornburg-Homcy, Liz Clark, Lauren Hill, Emi Koch, and Kate Baldwin. While on their journey through southern India, the women surfers and the people they meet share experiences and stories related to surfing, yoga, and ecological awareness, resulting in mutual feelings of hope, a fuel for change, and the empowerment of women. Highlighted by the undeniable power of surfing, Malaviya and her group of talented women search for the perfect waves as they forge with the people of India an unshakable determination to make the world a better place. -
Get behind the wheel alongside some of Ultra4's fastest teams as you ride along with an inside look at what it is like to run one of the hardest off road races on planet earth, the King of the Hammers. Over 100 teams would take part in the race that would determine who would be King in Johnson Valley, CA. In addition, motorcycle riders and stock/ modified vehicles from around the world would gather to compete in the newly created King of the Motos & EMC/UTV competition, pitting them against not only each other, but over 150 miles of harsh desert with no outside assistance.
On Halloween the streets were filled with little Draculas, Spider-Mans and Luke Skywalkers, thanks to Ben Cooper, Inc. Ben’s grandson reunites with former Ben Cooper, Inc. employees at their old factory to talk about the lasting impact of the costumes and many of their top licenses, including Star Wars, Universal Monsters, Batman, Masters of the Universe, Strawberry Shortcake and more.
The shadows is about homelessness, but not about hopelessness. The difference between them it’s just one letter. But at the same time it’s an abyss. This story began three years ago as an observation of the photographer Sasha Chekmenyov during his work with the homeless. It was supposed to be a film about another world that we wish to ignore.
From the moment expectant parents announce they're having a baby, the question is always asked: are you having a boy or a girl? But not everyone grows up feeling certain. Meet the young Australians who do not identify as either male or female and hear their stories of growing up non-binary or gender diverse.
When aspiring public defender Taylor Toynes notices his zip code in an article on the cradle-to-prison pipeline, he pivots to a career working with children, whose imaginations allow for a world in which zip codes don't determine life outcomes. I Am Somebody is part of a series of short documentaries about the roles of race, class, and upbringing in nonprofit leaders' personal and professional lives.
Nevada and New Mexico always get the attention when it comes to UFO sightings and crashes but, A neighboring state has incidents that are hardly discussed. We will take an in depth look into the top 5 UFO cases that have taken place in the state of Arizona.
The race against time to find Ukrainian children abducted by Russian forces. A poignant documentary, between the distress of the families, propaganda and bitter negotiations for their return.
In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Yana’s deeply personal journey unfolds against a backdrop of chaos and constant feeling of war. She navigates heartbreak family conflicts and a blossoming love with Yaroslava who dreams of defying oppression while battling lung cancer. Their story evolves in a city consumed by violence and oppression.