Tag: documentary
Confucius, 551 BC: Ancient China's Philosopher Who Changed The World
Confucius is one of history's most influential men - a sage, philosopher and teacher - who, with Socrates and Buddha, lived at an extraordinary time in the evolution of mankind's civilization.
Gay Figure Skaters Pave Their Own Way in “Icebreakers”
Marlo Poras and Jocelyn Glatzer’s short film explores the legacy of the Gay Games as an all-inclusive answer to the Olympics—and celebrates the queer ice dancers striving to redefine their sport.
Benjamin Franklin: Inventor, Diplomat, American Original
A captivating biography of Benjamin Franklin, exploring his life as an inventor, writer, diplomat, and founding force behind the American experiment.
Gloria Estefan: Sangre Yorubam (2021)
Gloria Estefan journeys through three of Brazil's most influential cities, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Salvador, with Estefan as narrator and host, discussing the history of Samba and its many variations. Featuring regional celebrities like Maria Rita,...
Harriet Tubman: They called her Moses (2018)
Discover the real Harriet Tubman in this compelling documentary narrated by Alfrelynn Roberts and featuring expert interviews with leading scholars, including Dr. Eric Lewis Williams of the Smithsonian Institute and Carl Westmoreland of the National Under...
Michelle Obama and Jon Batiste Play The Piano
Love, music, the healing power of art… and a little bit of piano magic with Michelle Obama and Jon Batiste.
How a Group of Women in This Small Alabama Town Perfected the Art of Quilting
Discover While I Yet Live, Maris Curran’s immersive film honoring the master quilters of Gee’s Bend, Alabama, and their living legacy of art.
The Quiltmakers of Gee's Bend
The Quiltmakers of Gee's Bend (2002) explores the extraordinary lives, inspirations, and history of these artists, and also follows them on a poignant and sometimes very comical bus journey to see their quilts exhibited at The Milwaukee Art Museum.
WEST Celebrates the Continuum of Heritage and the Handmade in the American West
WEST celebrates the continuum of heritage and the handmade, taking inspiration from the landscape, history and culture of the American West.
The Ketchup War: How Heinz and French’s Turned the ‘Tomato Capital of Canada’ Into a Battleground
It’s no secret that Canadians love ketchup: according to Kraft Heinz Canada, 87 per cent of us have a bottle in the fridge, and we consume more ketchup per capita than our American neighbors. We’re also one of the only countries in the world that produces...
Agatha Christie: The Queen of Mystery and Timeless Crime Fiction
A short biography of Agatha Christie, the world’s bestselling mystery writer and creator of Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.
EJAE: How a Rejected K-Pop Trainee Made Music History
This is the story of Kim Eun Jae (EJAE), who discovered her true calling after her biggest disappointment—and how that setback redirected her toward something much bigger than she ever imagined.
Growing Up 30,000 Years Ago
Archaeologists have been trying to piece together the full human story for a long time, but some members of prehistoric societies have been largely overlooked: kids! It turns out these little people played a much bigger part in human history than we reali...
Knitting Helps Us Embrace Life’s Messy Imperfections
Discover how mindful knitting transforms mistakes into meaning, soothes stress, and helps us celebrate life’s beautifully imperfect moments stitch by stitch.
Charles Dickens: The Haunted Genius
Genius and fame could not keep one of the most influential and prolific writers of Victorian England from the deep loneliness and unrelenting ghosts that haunted him until his death, in this full documentary, "Charles Dickens: A Tale of Ambition and Geniu...