A documentary written and directed by Jérôme Lambert & Philippe Picard (52') Synopsis: In the second half of the 19th century, Japan opened up to the West and thanks to explorers such as Guimet, Duret, Cernuschi or Bing, art objects and engravings started to flow into Europe…
Is “cancel culture” a real thing? Are public shaming and de-platforming campaigns justified as a way of advancing social justice and holding the powerful to account, or are they evidence of a creeping proto-totalitarianism? What happens when these tools are weaponized for personal or political…
This new, updated version of the 1983 classic on war and social revolution in Guatemala is a vigorous and persuasive documentary. It describes the struggle of the largely Indian peasantry against a legacy of state and foreign oppression. Centered on the experiences of Nobel Peace Laureate Rigoberta Menchú,…
A film about racism and inequality in a small country town. It is about life, family and the disadvantage of not having opportunities because of the colour of your skin. On the Gordon Estate in Dubbo, the entire community has been given an eviction notice. Within three years, all of their homes will…
A film by Hilal Baydarov Azerbaijan / France 2019 Immobile in a home where the sands of time fall to the rhythm of rural Azerbaijani sounds, a mother waits for her son. When he arrives, their conversations circle around existential questions and news from afar, troubling and cryptic. Unrest cloaks…
In January 2019, a viral video showed grown men near Menindee weeping as they held dead Murray Cod, decades old, which had perished in yet another environmental disaster. Australians were horrified, and politicians blamed drought, while ecologists and water management specialists claimed it was due…
When the Saints documents one young man’s mission to end sexual exploitation in the African nation of Malawi, a journey that begins in his own heart. The program not only calls us to care about justice for girls trafficked in rural Africa, but also to examine the ways that lust, personal impurity,…
The story revolves around the memory of a Chinese survivor of the Khmer Rouge. This tragedy, which took the lives of two million people, continues to reshape our present. This forgotten moment of history is experienced through a 3D virtual universe, simulated by a game engine intertwined with historical…
When the Smoke Clears is a documentary film that captures the harsh realities that many veterans face when leaving the military. The story documents the journey of three veterans through war, tragedy and finally, rediscovery through the outdoors. Now streaming on ADVENTURE SPORTS TV! https://adventuresportstv.vhx.tv
In Slovakia a paramilitary group is recruiting hundreds of teenage members with the silent approval of the authorities. The group’s goal is simple - to create a model totalitarian community based on isolation and fear. Peter lives a seemingly happy life. For his graduation he got an SUV,…
This is the second installment of Deborah Johnson’s webinar series on courtroom testimonies for expert witnesses. The first session looked into preparing for the trial – the importance of soft skills as much as hard skills, the goal to engage the jury, the power of non-verbals, reflecting…
When Things Go Wrong, directed by her filmmaker Tim Jackson (also her longtime drummer), looks into the in and outs, ups and downs of the career of this unique singer and prolific songwriter. When Things Go Wrong was the title of the song that brought her band The Chartbusters to the attention of Warner…
