In 1968, young people from Berkeley to Paris and from Prague to Tokyo rose up against the world they were being offered. In this sprawling but riveting two-part documentary, veteran filmmaker Don Kent tracks the development, decline and legacy of this global movement against the fiery backdrop of the Vietnam War, civil rights struggles, dueling ideologies, and international coup d’états. A time capsule full of evocative sights and sounds, narrated by leading historians and political activists, Les années 68 effortlessly connects apparently discrete events to form a blazingly timely analysis of a decade that shaped the way we live now.
Are you leaving the parental nest and would you like to thank your parents in a special way for everything they have already done for you? Enter Bart Appeltans and Laura Tesoro! In Day & Thanks, interior architect Bart provides a stunning surprise that they will never forget. From a wellness to a man cave: together with the nest leavers, he gives their room a spectacular makeover. In the meantime, Laura delves into the unique bond between the children and their parents, and keeps a close eye on every detail of the metamorphosis.
A group of celebrities take a very different kind of road trip in Gone to Pot, as they explore the issues surrounding legal marijuana use in the US. With a 'magical mystery bus' as their form of transport, the group encounter an eclectic mix of people along the way who use the drug for both medicinal and recreational purposes, meeting those who have experienced the benefits and disadvantages of its legalisation.
Charlie Luxton and Aidan Keane meet ambitious families who are building innovative bespoke homes in some of the UK's most remote and challenging locations
I Never Knew That About Britain, anchored by Paul Martin, explores Britain’s rich and surprising history, unearthing eccentric characters and stories from Britain’s past and celebrating some of the greatest technological, artistic, scientific and political achievements of the British people. Based on the bestselling book series by Christopher Winn, Paul will be joined by science presenter, Steve Mould, and British historian and broadcaster, Suzannah Lipscomb. From traffic lights to the humble toilet, from the flying bike to the skyscraper, the trio of presenters travel the length of Great Britain to reveal the unusual stories and meet the people connected with them. Across eight episodes, I Never Knew That About Britain is an entertaining cornucopia of all the things you never knew about Britain.
The series features interviews well-known and popular artists, to get a clearer understanding of the impact of September 11, 2001 on an entire generation of children of Arab origin in Quebec.
In 2014, Germany television network ZDF commissioned a comprehensive TV documentary on the history of the Red Army Faction (RAF). In six 45-minute parts, the series describes the origins, rise, and fall of the terrorist organization "Red Army Faction." Interviewees include Winfried Ridder, former head of department at the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution; Rainer Hofmeyer, former head of department at the Federal Criminal Police Office; and political scientist Dr. Wolfgang Kraushaar.
Long regarded as mere subjects for amateur or specialist nature photographers, animals are increasingly inspiring art photographers to produce surprising creations, sometimes with a social message. Five photographers present their work and their perspectives on the animal world.