Black Liberators WWII tells the heroic stories of Black Canadian and Caribbean soldiers who served in the Canadian Army during World War II. These little-known war stories reveal the amazing acts of bravery and patriotism of these soldiers, all while they faced the harsh realities of racism both at home and on the battlefield. Director Adrian Callender invites audiences to uncover this history while paying homage to the individuals who fought for their country and their freedom. This ground-breaking documentary is an essential piece of Canadian history, ensuring that the sacrifices of these veterans are never forgotten.
The story of the first black South African rugby captain who against all odds led the South African national team to win the 2019 World Cup Rugby and in turn unites the country.
Shoal Lake 40 women talk about their struggles, and those of their parents and grandparents, in trying to raise their families in a hazardous state of enforced isolation. Everyone in the community has a harrowing story of a loved one falling through the ice while trying to get across the lake, with pregnant women and new mothers fearing for their babies and having no choice but to make the trek in dangerous conditions. The film shows the key role of the community’s women in demanding funding for the road from three levels of government, and how their reconnection to culture and ceremony give them the strength to keep going.
Gotham tells the true story of what happened in New York City during the twenty years from 1993 to 2013. How did a city with over 2200 murders, 93,000 violent robberies and 147,000 car thefts in 1990 become the capitol of the world a mere handful of years later? This feature documentary explores what happened during these decades, told by the people who did the hard work, some at great personal and professional cost.
Each year, the early weeks of fall bring a natural phenomenon to the Capital Plaza shopping center in Austin, Texas. Shoppers, employees, passersby, young families and avid birdwatchers, alike, all gather to marvel at the communal migratory roosting of tens of thousands of Purple Martins as they journey along their migratory path to Brazil.
On a remote Icelandic island, teenagers Birta and Selma take it upon themselves to counteract society's harmful impact on nature, exchanging night-time parties for nocturnal puffin rescues in a coming-of-age story for young adults and puffins alike.
These islands with such a curious and unpronounceable name are arid, brackish, covered with cacti and thorny trees. At first glance lost and unattractive, however, can boast beautiful beaches and hundreds of miles of coral reefs.
Rivers, spectacular waterfalls and the extinct crater of an old volcano that nature has transformed into a large lake. It is also known as the spice island. Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves are produced in incredible quantities.
Over 100 passerines filmed all over the Continent in their natural habitats, with their song or call and/or the ambient sound. A narration about their features or behavior, years of filming compilation and a life time experience as photographer/birder.
Ethnographer Phillip Vannini travels with his family over five years, to five continents and ten countries in search of the different meanings of wilderness, wildness, and wild nature.
The sound of tradition in the life of Hawaiian musician Kawika Kahiapo. Explore the reverent roots of traditional Hawaiian Slack Key guitar and how it influences a contemporary composer in the life and music of Kawika Kahiapo.
Go on a musical journey of artistic culture and discovery with Hawaii's Brother Noland. Brother Noland is a true innovator of Hawaiian music and uniquely blends his ability to "Nolanize" a song or style while staying true to its cultural importance.
Follow the journeys of those determined to heal from autoimmune disease or chronic Lyme and the rare physicians and scientists who helped Light The Path along the way.
Documenting the Physical and Mental Challenge To Finish 21 Half-Iron Distances in 3 Weeks. A documentary revealing this grueling undertaking with the goal of inspiring people to reach their own goals and not give up!
When Bernie Sanders is kicked out of the Presidential race at the hands of a corrupt DNC, the era of Trump politics, which the world is not ready, for springs forth. We investigate "The Deplorables". Do they exist? Are they really white supremacists?
A documentary highlighting the dangers of witchcraft in Africa. Christian leaders speak on their personal experiences in the spiritual war between the light and the darkness.
How To Grow Your Money Tree: Self-improvement and educational film about how to use proven goal-setting principles to achieve life and financial goals regardless of the times.