A documentary about Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams remains one of Europe's most controversial political figures. This documentary charts his journey through the peace process, following Adams at home and abroad, and featuring contributions from various public figures including Tony Blair.
DeSmogBlog investigates the controversial decision by Alberta's government to ignore the threat of rapid industrial expansion in the Alberta Tar Sands region, and instead kill thousands of wolves to appear to be doing something to save dwindling woodland caribou populations. Through interviews with scientists, wildlife experts and a First Nations chief, the myth of Canada's "ethical oil" is furthe
A trip to the bleak Romney Marsh is where Aubrey finds himself and he searches for clues to a haunting and empty landscape that humans colonised then abandoned.
Journey of One tells peoples stories using the photofilm format, giving a fascinating and intimate glimpse into individual lives.
Journey of One tells peoples stories using the photofilm format, giving a fascinating and intimate glimpse into individual lives.
Dr Saul David investigates the violent world of the medieval melee tournament.Unlike the better known joust, this was a brutal brawl with sharpened weapons, few rules, and one undisputed champion- William Marshal.Saul investigates Marshal’s life, discovering his epic rise from a tournament champion to the Regent of England who saved a kingdom on the battlefield. Saul also experiments with
It’s a voyage of exploration like no other – to Titan, Saturn’s largest moon and thought to resemble our own early Earth.For a small team of British scientists this would be the culmination of a lifetime’s endeavor – the flight alone, some 2 billion miles, would take a full seven years.This is the story of the space probe they built, the sacrifices they made and their hopes for the landing
A 1-hour Documentary looking at the Manchester post-punk group and its infamous leader Mark E Smith. The Film follows the current band recording their final Session for the John Peel Show (they were his favourite group and recorded more sessions than any other band) as well as chronicling the chaotic history of the band & its numerous line-up changes. Featuring John Peel, Stewart Lee, Marc ‘La
A very thought provoking documentary related to the apartments bombings that rocked Russia in 1999. This film examines the September explosions, and focuses on the foiled bombing in Ryazan on September 22nd, 1999. This film vividly portrays the inconsistencies in government officials’ reactions to Ryazan, and their later attempts to consistently blame the Chechens. Questions about the possible in