Les attentats du 11 septembre 2001 sont les plus meurtriers jamais perpétrés dans le monde. Leur impact a été colossal aux États-Unis, mais aussi partout dans le monde. Jusqu'alors, aucun documentaire ne s'était intéressé à ses…
Psychologist Philip Zimbardo and human rights scholar Emilie Hafner-Burton combine forces to demonstrate how effective human rights policies must take account of situational dynamics. Featured researchers: - Emilie Hafner-Burton, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Professor of International Justice…
Five leading psychologists present aspects of the life and work of a professional social psychologist, and discuss some current issues in the field of social psychology. Featured researchers: - Roy Baumeister, Professor of Psychology at the University of Queensland - Carol Dweck, Lewis and Virginia…
Primatologist Frans de Waal, two historians, Nile Green and David Hollinger and David Goldberg, former Rabbi at Liberal Jewish Synagogue London, discuss different aspects of the sociology of religion. Where to watch: coming soon! Featured researchers: - Frans de Waal (1948-2024), Charles Howard…
Four celebrated experts give their unique perspectives on the overlap of life within and beyond the ivory tower of universities. Featured researchers: - John Dunn, Professor of Political Science, University of Cambridge - Stefan Collini, Professor of English Literature and Intellectual History,…
Five experts explore the notion of experimental verification in science, beginning with Karl Popper’s famous “falsification criterion”. Featured researchers: - Nima Arkani-Hamed, permanent faculty member, Institute for Advanced Study - Artur Ekert, Professor of Quantum Physics…
Shot entirely on home video, this intimate film captures a Palestinian family under siege during the Second Intifada, as a mother records their days in hiding and her son later revisits the footage to reveal a story of love and survival.
In Journey to Mount Sinai, investigative filmmaker Timothy Mahoney continues his 20-year search for the true location of Mount Sinai. Using the Patterns-of-Evidence approach, he examines six proposed sites, comparing biblical, geographical, and archaeological clues. With groundbreaking research and a…
This bitingly funny documentary follows a prickly, profanity-prone man seeking to preserve his dream; it dishes up bites of wisdom along the way, ultimately serving both a hilarious trip and a charming slice of New York history.
Filmmaker Toby Hubner goes on the road to investigate the record-shattering purchase of a $238 million apartment in New York City. But the road leads him down the rabbit hole of his own life. And ends up being an investigation of extreme wealth in America. What is failure and success in America, and…
A powerful CEO, facing the harsh reality of environmental harm he caused, embarks on a radical mission to prove that industry can lead the fight for our planet. An inspirational roadmap for business leaders who want to reverse climate change before it's too late. Garrett Boone, co-founder of…
Check out five of the best surf films from around the world. “To Be Frank” tells the story of an icon and local legend whose life orbits around a two-block stretch of beach. “Chasing the Unicorn” traces the history of surfing in post-war Mozambique. In “Ministry of Surf,”…
