A public celebration of the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America at the Lincoln Memorial and the National Mall in Washington D.C., on January 18, 2009.
A White House concert and celebration in honor of the 8-year Presidency of Barack Obama and the First Lady Michelle Obama.
During the 1970s in China, a young ballet dancer faces challenges of love, identity, and the pressures of the Cultural Revolution.
21 died in the explosion in the kings bay-accident in Ny-Ålesund in Spitsbergen i 1962. The accident led to the fall of the Norwegian labor party government ruling since WW2. Was this really an accident, and was it under Norwegian control?
Follow the remarkable journey of Barack Obama, from his early years in politics to becoming the first African-American President of the United States, and his enduring impact on American society and politics.
The Election of President Barack Obama began on March 5, 1770 at the Boston Massacre with the death of Crispus Attucks.
Chinese Box is a film set in Hong Kong that explores themes of love, politics, and cultural change. It follows a photographer who becomes involved with a barmaid and a prostitute, while also documenting the political changes taking place in the city. As he navigates his relationships and the social upheaval, he begins to question his own identity and desires.
HBO documentary about interviews with conservatives in America regarding their opinion about Barack Obama during the 2008 presidential campaign and election.
Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai is a documentary that explores the life and work of Wangari Maathai, a Kenyan environmentalist and activist. It tells the story of her journey from being a humble village girl to becoming the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. The film highlights Maathai's efforts to empower women, protect the environment, and promote social justice through tree planting and grassroots movements. It also delves into the challenges she faced, including political oppression and deforestation, and her determination to create positive change.
Maidan is a documentary film that captures the protests and events of the 2013-2014 Ukrainian revolution, also known as the Euromaidan. It gives a powerful and unfiltered look at the political unrest, struggles, and social discontent that led to the revolution.
Barack Obama launched into our national consciousness at the 2004 Democratic National Convention and ever since, he's delivered messages of patriotism, unity, and hope through the power of words. But of all the speeches he's given, six in particular may define his legacy as, in historian Doris Kearns Goodwin's words, "one of the best writers and orators in the presidency." Interviews with eminent historians and key figures in his writing process give rare insights into these iconic speeches, as well as the Obama presidency and the man himself.
2016: Obama's America is a documentary that examines the life and presidency of Barack Obama, focusing on his background, political ideologies, and the impact of his policies on the United States.
An inside view of Barack Obama's last days as the first African-American President, and the legacy he leaves behind.
The Experimental Eskimos is a documentary film that explores the lives of the indigenous Eskimo people living in the Northwest Territories of Canada. It delves into the social and political changes they have experienced and highlights their struggle for indigenous rights. The film showcases the cultural richness of the Eskimo community and the challenges they face due to political and social changes. It sheds light on their ongoing fight for recognition and preservation of their traditions and heritage, amidst the ever-changing world around them.
He was elected as the 44th President of the United States simply for being Obama: voters, tired of what America had become, responded to his persona, his message and what he embodied - hope. Obama was in many ways a mirror, a mirror in which millions of Americans saw reflected their personal ideals: ideals of justice, tolerance and equality. After spending two tumultuous terms in office, through a period of geopolitical upheaval and economic crisis, it is easy to forget how the young president captivated the world simply by being 'Obama'.
Tickling Giants is a documentary film that follows Bassem Youssef, a former surgeon turned political satirist and television personality, as he takes on the Egyptian military regime and the culture of fear and suppression in the country. The film highlights Youssef's popular comedy show and his fight for freedom of speech and democracy during the Arab Spring and the aftermath of the Egyptian revolution.
Return to Cuba is a documentary that delves into the stories of Cuban emigrants who left the country during times of political change. It explores their struggles, hopes, and aspirations as they navigate the complexities of migration and entrepreneurship in their new homelands.
"Die Unbeugsamen" ("The Indomitable") is the story of women's struggle against sexual discrimination and for inclusion in the democratic process in (West) Germany after WW II.
To have a clear picture of the Greek public opinion after the recent victory of the current government, the editor-in-chief of a famous newspaper organisation enlists the help of two of his best reporters. What will the survey show?
Berlin 1933 – Diary Of A Metropolis tells the story of how Berlin, the vibrant hub of modernity, became Germany's staunch capital city in step with the Third Reich. Contemporary journals, letters and documents, photographs and film material, form a dense collage of the dynamics of this collectively organised disaster.