Jamilia is for all women living in patriarchal societies (therefore pretty much all societies) around the world. You’ll get to hear from a number of Kyrgyz women, young and old, married and single, that are hoping for a freer future.
From: Kyrgyzstan, AsiaContinue reading “Jamilia – Hear from the Women of Kyrgyzstan”
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If you think the healthcare system in the U.S. is bad, watch this film to learn about the health crisis in Venezuela. In It’s All Good you’ll meet two patients, an activist medicine smuggler, a doctor in training, and a pharmacist trying to stay afloat. They’re all trying to survive in a country where there is no medicine.
From: Venezuela, South AmericaContinue reading “It’s All Good – Crisis in Modern Venezuela”
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If you’re a horror fan or someone who loves languages, check out this film. Edge of the Knife offers horror fans something different and film fans an opportunity to see the first film shot with a Haida cast, speaking Haida, on Haida land.
From: Canada, North AmericaContinue reading “Edge of the Knife – A Living Haida Legend”
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Maybe you’ve heard about persecution against people with albinism in Tanzania and other parts of Africa. Witch doctors believe their body parts will grant their customers prosperity so they’ve butchered some people with albinism for their magical powers. It’s pretty horrific. White Shadow follows one teenager with albinism as he tries to escape persecution and live a normal life.
From: Tanzania, AfricaContinue reading “White Shadow – Life as an Albino in Africa”
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Next: War Witch, Beasts of No Nation, I Am Not a Witch
Meet Mister Lazarescu. He’s an old man living in an Communist-era apartment block in Bucharest with some cats. Problem is, he’s an alcoholic, and his last few drinks are sending him over the edge of life. Join him in his last few hours as he navigates the bureaucratic Romanian health system. It’s his last nightmare and one to put you off drinking for life.
From: Romania, EuropeContinue reading “The Death of Mister Lazarescu – A Dying Man in Real-Time”
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