Howard Finster, the grandfather of the Southern Folk Art movement was a pioneer that showed the world that Art can thrive outside of museums and galleries in ordinary places and in everyday objects. He took what others might deem trash or obsolete and turned it into something contemplative. He opened Paradise Garden for the world to enjoy, a true testament that Art comes to life, when people are able to interact with it. Howard Finster showed the world that objects surrounding us can take on a new life, in a sometimes-magical way, and communicate messages that can lead to transformation.
The story of professional musician Mark Barden, whose story of his life changed dramatically when his son Daniel was killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
NYC, 1975 - the greatest, grittiest city in the world is minutes away from bankruptcy when an unlikely alliance of rookies, rivals, fixers and flexers finds common ground, and a way out.
For Millennia, a secret world of otherwordly entities have existed, thrived and conspired against us from within Earth's depths. Concealed in global cave systems, mountain bunkers, Antarctic caverns and constructs deep beneath the oceans, these malevolent beings have spawned a new race of Alien-human hybrids and have been using thought control to manipulate humanity. They are indestructible, unwavering and are fulfilling their objective to extract us. Earth is no longer ours and maybe it never was.
London Bridge is down. Four small words that changed the course of history, but with the most immense impact. The matriarch of the nation, the foundation stone of stability for so many people, mother and grandmother to her own family. Those four words would trigger unparalleled news coverage. The greatest breaking news headline in 70 years. In a year of unprecedented celebration of historical milestones, the second Elizabethan age has finally drawn to a close. Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II is dead.
Drama, controversy, reconciliation. Meghan Markle was thrown into the spotlight in 2017 after her whirlwind romance with Prince Harry took centre stage. Their incredible journey has been filled with highs and lows, and now as we enter 2023, her story takes even more unexpected twists and turns. Falling in and out of favour with the press and public alike, Meghan has proven to divide the opinions of royal followers around the world. This is her story.
Amy Winehouse is one of the most iconic artists of the 21st century. Her sound, style and honesty set her apart from the rest as truly one of a kind. Thanks to her monumental album Back To Black in 2006, she went on to be one of the most award-winning superstars and the face of British music. But the constant fame and attention came at a price. With the non-stop, year-in, year-out war between her and the media, Amy Winehouse found herself caught up in life-threatening addictions, class A substance abuse, self-harm and toxic relationships. Witness the rise and fall of Britain's most iconic star and the lead-up to her devastating death. Her drinking continued to get worse, causing her career to suffer and causing an addiction that controlled her daily routine. A fatal addiction that would eventually take her life.
Set against the backdrop of a socially and politically volatile sixties, Nobody Famous traces the quick rise and steady fall of 60s folk/pop trio,The Pozo Seco Singers.
From Brooklyn beginnings to literary pantheon, Norman Mailer's unorthodox trajectory spans marriages, offspring, and accolades. An unprecedented glimpse into the preeminent 20th-century author's private and public worlds through intimate biography.
Throughout the years, the NBA has developed many stars that have gone on to do incredible things. Some of the biggest stars from the sport; Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James have managed to transcend the sport to become icons even outside the world of basketball. Take a look at the incredible stories, their journey to the top and the impact they have had on the world.
Bunny Yeager, once heralded as the world's prettiest photographer, had a huge influence in 20th-century pop culture though few people know her name. Whether by popularizing the bikini, helping discover Bettie Page, shaping the image of Playboy or inventing the selfie, Bunny was a trailblazer whose work bucked against conservative 1950s America and helped pave the way for the feminist movement and the sexual revolution. Yet the very changes she helped usher in would soon render her a forgotten relic...till now.
Palestinian filmmaker Mohamed Jabalay is on a month long work trip to Norway when the Egypt/Gaza border closes and he is unable to return home. He details his seven year fight to get back to his family, during which time he made his award-winning film, Ambulance.
Police reporter Luarlindo Ernesto is the only eyewitness to the creation of the death squad, the first Brazilian extermination group. 60 years later, young journalist Yasmin Santos researches the origins of the militia in Rio de Janeiro and, upon discovering that Luarlindo is alive, decides to track him down to try and convince him to tell her everything he saw.
A journey of ups and downs, following Barney Page as he rides the length of the British Isles on his skateboard in memory of his friend Ben Raemers. Lands End seeks to shine a light on the darkness of suicide and discusses how we can turn the corner on Mental Health.